Fungal plant pathogens and the plant immune system
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- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2014
- Source
- Wageningen University and Researchcenter Publications
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- Language
- English
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- Unknown
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Abstract
Fungi are notorious plant pathogens and continuously threat global food production. In the last decades we have obtained a better understanding of infection strategies of fungi and the plant immune system. This has facilitated more efficient introduction of disease resistance genes in crop plants by plant breeders. A brief overview of progress in research and applications will be provided as well as a glimpse into the future.
