Global changes in gene expression during compatible and incompatible interactions of cowpea (<it>Vigna unguiculata</it> L.) with the root parasitic angiosperm <it>Striga gesnerioides</it>

Global changes in gene expression during compatible and incompatible interactions of cowpea (<it>Vigna unguiculata</it> L.) with the root parasitic angiosperm <it>Striga gesnerioides</it>

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cowpea, <it>Vigna unguiculata</it> L. Walp., is one of the most important food and forage legumes in the semi-arid tropics. While most domesticated forms of cowpea are susceptible to the root parasitic weed <it>Stri...

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Main Authors: Huang Kan, Mellor Karolina E, Paul Shom N, Lawson Mark J, Mackey Aaron J, Timko Michael P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:BMC Genomics
Subjects:
Cowpea
Defense
Resistance
<it>Striga gesnerioides</it>
Transcription
<it>Vigna unguiculata</it>
Witchweed
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2164/13/402

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