An efficient grafting method for phytoplasma transmission in Catharanthus roseus

Abstract Background Phytoplasmas are parasitic plant pathogens that reside intracellularly within the sieve tube cells. Phytoplasmas induce various symptoms, including floral virescence, phyllody, leaf yellowing, and witches’-broom. Currently, it is challenging to culture phytoplasma in vitro. In th...

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Main Authors: Ho-Chun Chang, Jen-Chih Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:Plant Methods
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13007-024-01139-w