Multiple Mechanisms Drive the Evolutionary Adaptation of <i>Phytophthora infestans</i> Effector Avr1 to Host Resistance

Effectors, a group of small proteins secreted by pathogens, play a central role in antagonistic interactions between plant hosts and pathogens. The evolution of effector genes threatens plant disease management and sustainable food production, but population genetic analyses to understand evolutiona...

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Main Authors: Lin-Lin Shen, Abdul Waheed, Yan-Ping Wang, Oswald Nkurikiyimfura, Zong-Hua Wang, Li-Na Yang, Jiasui Zhan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Journal of Fungi
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/7/10/789