Abstract
The objective of the present project is the analyzing of the pectin methylesterases (PMEs) expression by Puccinia psidii Winter, causal agent of eucalyptus rust, during the infection process of Eucalyptus grandis. In contrast, the host response will also be investigated by analyzing the expression of the pectin methyl esteraseinhibitors (PMEI). Plants of E. grandis clone S4, susceptible t…