Bodyguards: pathogen-derived decoys that protect virulence factors

Recent studies on plant-pathogen interactions have exposed a new strategy used by plant pathogens: decoy effectors that protect virulence factors. Examples of these "bodyguards" include the recently discovered PsXLP1 from Phytophthora sojae and truncated TALEs from Xanthomonas oryzae. Thes...

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Main Authors: Paulus, JK, Kourelis, J, Van Der Hoorn, RAL
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Cell Press 2017