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HpaXpm, a novel harpin of Xanthomonas phaseoli pv. manihotis, acts as an elicitor with high thermal stability, reduces disease, and promotes plant growth.
BMC microbiology - 6 Jan 2020
Liu Yue, Zhou Xiaoyun, Liu Wenbo, Huang Jiamin, Liu Qinghuan, Sun Jianzhang, Cai Xinfeng, Miao Weiguo
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BACKGROUND: Harpins are proteins secreted by the type III secretion system of Gram-negative bacteria during pathogen-plant interactions that can act as elicitors, stimulating defense and plant growth in many types of non-host plants. Harpin-treated plants have higher resistance, quality and yields and, therefore, harpin proteins may potentially have many valuable agricultural applications. Harpins are...
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