US scientists complete genome sequencing of rice blast fungus

American scientists published the genome sketch of the common rice blast fungus in the journal Nature published on the 21st. This is the first time scientists have completed gene sequencing of plant pathogens. Rice blast is a common rice disease, caused by fungal pathogens, and occurs in countries with hot and humid climates such as Thailand and the Philippines. The rice yield loss caused by it can be as high as 15% to 30%. It is estimated that due to the damage of rice blast disease, the annual reduction of rice production in the world is sufficient to support more than 60 million people. Scientists at the North Carolina State University in the United States reported that the sequencing results showed that the rice blast fungus had more than 11,000 genes. In addition, they discovered that there is a receptor on the spores of this fungus that can distinguish rice from other crops. Scientists say that the discovery of this receptor has taken a big step on the road to fighting this germ. Scientists can improve rice by transgenic methods so that it is not recognized by the receptor. At present, farmers can only use pesticides to prevent rice blast. Massive spraying will lead to their health damage. Scientists say that the emergence of genetically modified rice will reduce or eliminate the use of pesticides.

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