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Conservation of the Ustilago maydis effector See1 in related smuts.
Plant signaling & behavior - 1 Jan 2015
Redkar Amey, Villajuana-Bonequi Mitzi, Doehlemann Gunther
Abstract excerpt
Ustilago maydis is a biotrophic fungus that induces formation of tumors in maize (Zea mays L). In a recent study we identified See1 (Seedling efficient effector 1) as an U. maydis organ-specific effector required for tumor formation in leaves. See1 is required for U. maydis induced reactivation of plant DNA synthesis during leaf tumor progression. The protein is secreted from biotrophic hyphae and localizes to...
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