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Deciphering the Molecular Variations of Pine Wood Nematode Bursaphelenchus xylophilus with Different Virulence.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2016
Ding Xiaolei, Ye Jianren, Lin Sixi, Wu Xiaoqin, Li Dewei, Nian Bo
Abstract excerpt
Bursaphelenchus xylophilus is the causative agent of pine wilt disease which has caused huge economic losses in many countries. It has been reported that two forms of pine wood nematodes existed in its native region, i.e., with strong virulence and weak virulence. However, little is known about the molecular differences between the two forms. To better understand their molecular variations, transcriptome and...
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