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Rhizogenic agrobacteria as an innovative tool for plant breeding: current achievements and limitations.
Applied microbiology and biotechnology - 1 Mar 2020
Desmet Siel, Dhooghe Emmy, De Keyser Ellen, Van Huylenbroeck Johan, Müller Renate, Geelen Danny, Lütken Henrik
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Compact plant growth is an economically important trait for many crops. In practice, compactness is frequently obtained by applying chemical plant growth regulators. In view of sustainable and environmental-friendly plant production, the search for viable alternatives is a priority for breeders. Co-cultivation and natural transformation using rhizogenic agrobacteria result in morphological alterations which...
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