Functions of Calcium-Dependent Protein Kinases in Plant Innate Immunity

An increase of cytosolic Ca2+ is generated by diverse physiological stimuli and stresses, including pathogen attack. Plants have evolved two branches of the immune system to defend against pathogen infections. The primary innate immune response is triggered by the detection of evolutionarily conserv...

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Main Authors: Xiquan Gao, Kevin L. Cox Jr., Ping He
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-03-01
Series:Plants
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/3/1/160