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Hidden weapons of microbial destruction in plant genomes

Genome Biology
DOI: 10.1186/gb-2007-8-9-225
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Recent bioinformatic analyses of sequenced plant genomes reveal a previously unrecognized abundance of genes encoding antimicrobial cysteine-rich peptides, representing a formidable and dynamic defense arsenal against plant pests and pathogens. © 2007 BioMed Central Ltd.

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Manners, J. M. (2007, September 26). Hidden weapons of microbial destruction in plant genomes. Genome Biology. https://doi.org/10.1186/gb-2007-8-9-225

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