Response of Arabidopsis thaliana Roots with Altered Lipid Transfer Protein (LTP) Gene Expression to the Clubroot Disease and Salt Stress
The clubroot disease of Brassicaceae is caused by the obligate biotrophic protist Plasmodiophora brassicae. The disease is characterized by abnormal tumorous swellings of infected roots that result in reduced drought resistance and insufficient distribution of nutrients, leading to reduced crop yiel...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-12-01
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| Series: | Plants |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/5/1/2 |