Genetics and genomics of the oomycete–host interface
Tyler. B. M
Trends in Genetics ; 2001 [Vol.17] Pages:611-614
Abstract
Oomycetes are phylogenetic relatives of brown algae that cause many destructive diseases of plants, as well as several animal and human diseases. Because of oomycetes distinct physiology, most fungicides are ineffective against them. With the aid of genetic and genomic tools, oomycete genes encoding secreted proteins that control the outcome of infection are being identified. Ongoing genomics efforts promise to identify further genes and create the possibility of new control measures.
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