Identify gene networks in maize and beneficial fungus Trichoderma virens that result in induced systemic resistance (ISR)

ISR is the initiation of a beneficial association by certain fungi in the rhizosphere followed by the establishment of belowground-aboveground signaling communication may result in the induction of heightened host resistance to foliar and stem pathogens, as well as insect pests. Examination of maize and T. virens transcriptome during early and late interaction.