Root Colonization by Fungal Entomopathogen Systemically Primes Belowground Plant Defense against Cabbage Root Fly
Entomopathogenic fungi infect insects via spores but also live inside plant tissues as endophytes. Frequently, colonization by entomopathogens provides plants with increased resistance against insects, but the mechanisms are little understood. This study investigated direct, local, and systemic root...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-09-01
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Series: | Journal of Fungi |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/8/9/969 |