Discovery of Novel Leaf Rust Responsive microRNAs in Wheat and Prediction of Their Target Genes

Table 3

Identified miRNAs having targets of pathogen secretome.

Serial number	miRNA	Target genes	Functions
1	TamiR39	Beta-glucanase	Have roles in plant defense by degrading cell walls of pathogen, thereby disrupting its deposition and contributing to pathogen death; subsequently, the released cell wall fragments act as elicitors for host defense response.
2	TamiR37, TamiR38	Peroxidase 6	Play important role in physiological processes like responses to biotic and abiotic stresses and biosynthesis of lignin and are involved in the scavenging of oxidative damage causing ROS.
3	TamiR10, TamiR43	Calreticulin like protein	Ubiquitous protein crucial for plant growth and development; powerful regulator in stress responses such as cold, drought, phytohormones, and pathogen.
4	TamiR40	Cinnamyl alcohol dehydrogenase	A key enzyme in lignin biosynthesis that catalyzes the final step in conversion of monolignols and also increases the strength and lodging resistance of stem tissues in monocot.
5	TamiR36	Pr1	Involved in plant defence responses against fungal pathogens