The Finding Could Lead to the Development of Fungicides Able to Act Before the Plant is Harmed (IMAGE)

University of Exeter

The Finding Could Lead to the Development of Fungicides Able to Act Before the Plant is Harmed

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Effector proteins enable the fungi to escape the plant's immune system and allow the fungal cells to enter the plant unrecognized.

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