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Characterization of a new, nonpathogenic mutant of Botrytis cinerea with impaired plant colonization capacity.
The New phytologist - 1 Jan 2006
Kunz Caroline, Vandelle Elodie, Rolland Stéphane, Poinssot Benoit, Bruel Christophe, Cimerman Agnès, Zotti Corine, Moreau Elisabeth, Vedel Régine, Pugin Alain, Boccara Martine
Abstract excerpt
Botrytis cinerea is a necrotrophic pathogen that attacks more than 200 plant species. Here, the nonpathogenic mutant A336, obtained via insertional mutagenesis, was characterized. Mutant A336 was nonpathogenic on leaves and fruits, on intact and wounded tissue, while still able to penetrate the host plant. It grew normally in vitro on rich media but its conidiation pattern was altered. The mutant did not produce...
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