Dual RNA-seq of Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzicola infecting rice

In this study, using a novel dual RNA-seq approach we monitored the global transcriptional changes in real time of Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzicola and rice during infection. Our transcriptome maps of Xoc strains infecting rice provide mechanistic insights into the bacterias adaptive responses to the host niche, with modulation of central metabolism being an important signature. The study also uncovers that infected rice responds by substantial alteration of the cell wall, stress and structural proteins. mRNA and ncRNA profiles of both Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzicola and rice from infected rice leaves, in duplicate. A Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzicola mRNA profile from liquid cultures.