Fig. 6From: The bZIP transcription factor UvbZIP6 mediates fungal growth, stress response, and false smut formation in Ustilaginoidea virensUvbZIP6 contributes to false smut formation. a Symptoms of rice panicle inoculated with the WT, UvbZIP6-knockout mutants, or complemented strains. The suspension containing conidia and mycelia was injected into individual rice panicles, and the symptoms were investigated at 21 dpi. b The number of smut balls per panicle produced by the indicted U. virens strains. c The number of infected grains per rice panicle. d Comparison of the infection process of the WT and UvbZIP6 mutants on rice panicle at 11, 15, and 18 dpiBack to article page