Gm8

• Symbol: Gm8
• MSU: LOC_Os08g15080
• RAPdb: Os08g0249400

• Map-based cloning and validation of a gall midge resistance gene, Gm8, encoding a proline-rich protein in the rice variety Aganni., 2018, Mol Biol Rep.

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• The indica rice variety Aganni, a landrace from the state of Kerala, is known to carry the gall midge resistance gene Gm8 with HR-type of resistance
• Validation of this gene in five gall midge resistant rice varieties carrying different resistance genes revealed that the induction was unique to Aganni rice carrying Gm8 gene