De novo transcriptome dataset of gene expression in Durio zibethinus during the infection of Phytophthora palmivora

Phytophthora palmivora is a notorious plant pathogenic oomycete that caused fatal diseases in various tropical perennial crops. Over time, extensive literatures have developed on the destructive diseases caused by P. palmivora in Durio zibethinus (durian) including stem canker, root rot, leaf blight and fruit rot. Therefore, sequencing and analyzing genes that are involved during the infection of P. palmivora in durian will give a comprehensive understanding about the infection mechanism and the expression of pathogenicity-related genes. The transcriptome dataset will provide a platform to develop new control measures through molecular technology to combat P. palmivora diseases in durian, increasing durian production in Malaysia and other durian-producing countries. The potential new control measures can also be a great help for the farmers to minimize their exposure towards hazardous fungicides.