MAMP (Microbe-Associated Molecular Pattern) triggered immunity in Plants

Plants are sessile organisms that are under constant attack from microbes. They rely on both preformed defenses, and their innate immune system to ward of the microbial pathogens. Preformed defences include for example the cell wall and cuticle, which act as physical barriers to microbial colonizati...

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Main Authors: Mari-Anne eNewman, Thomas eSundelin, Jon Thoe Nielsen, Gitte eErbs
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2013-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Plant Science
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpls.2013.00139/full