Expression of several Phytophthora cinnamomi putative RxLRs provides evidence for virulence roles in avocado.

Phytophthora cinnamomi is a plant pathogenic oomycete that causes Phytophthora root rot of avocado (PRR). Currently, there is a limited understanding of the molecular interactions underlying this disease. Other Phytophthora species employ an arsenal of effector proteins to manipulate host physiology...

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Main Authors: Melissa Joubert, Robert Backer, Juanita Engelbrecht, Noëlani van den Berg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2021-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0254645