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Pectin methylesterase is induced in Arabidopsis upon infection and is necessary for a successful colonization by necrotrophic pathogens.
Molecular plant-microbe interactions : MPMI - 1 Apr 2011
Raiola Alessandro, Lionetti Vincenzo, Elmaghraby Ibrahim, Immerzeel Peter, Mellerowicz Ewa J, Salvi Giovanni, Cervone Felice, Bellincampi Daniela
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The ability of bacterial or fungal necrotrophs to produce enzymes capable of degrading pectin is often related to a successful initiation of the infective process. Pectin is synthesized in a highly methylesterified form and is subsequently de-esterified in muro by pectin methylesterase. De-esteri...
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