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Preformed expression of defense is a hallmark of partial resistance to rice blast fungal pathogen Magnaporthe oryzae.
BMC plant biology - 17 Sept 2010
Vergne Emilie, Grand Xavier, Ballini Elsa, Chalvon Véronique, Saindrenan P, Tharreau D, Nottéghem J-L, Morel J-B
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BACKGROUND: Partial resistance to plant pathogens is extensively used in breeding programs since it could contribute to resistance durability. Partial resistance often builds up during plant development and confers quantitative and usually broad-spectrum resistance. However, very little is known...
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