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Susceptibility genes 101: how to be a good host.
Annual review of phytopathology - 1 Jan 2014
van Schie Chris C N, Takken Frank L W
Abstract excerpt
To confer resistance against pathogens and pests in plants, typically dominant resistance genes are deployed. However, because resistance is based on recognition of a single pathogen-derived molecular pattern, these narrow-spectrum genes are usually readily overcome. Disease arises from a compatible interaction between plant and pathogen. Hence, altering a plant gene that critically facilitates compatibility...
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