Growth of Galls Via Stem Cells Proliferation (IMAGE)

Kumamoto University

Growth of Galls Via Stem Cells Proliferation

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Infection by the root-knot nematode was found to stimulate stem cell activity in plant roots thereby causing the formation of galls on plant roots. The blue stained areas are stem cells.

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Professor Shinichiro Sawa

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