Estimates of biomechanical forces in Magnaporthe grisea.

The mechanical actions of the fungus Magnaporthe grisea raise many intriguing questions concerning the forces involved. These include: (1) the material properties of the appressorial wall; (2) the strength of the adhesive that keeps the appressorium anchored to the rice leaf surface; and (3) the for...

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Main Authors: Goriely, A, Tabor, M
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2006