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1: Genome Biol. 2007;8(9):225.Click here to read Click here to read Links

Hidden weapons of microbial destruction in plant genomes.

Manners JM.

CSIRO Plant Industry, Queensland Bioscience Precinct, Carmody Road, St Lucia, Brisbane 4067, Australia. John.Manners@csiro.au

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.

PMID: 17903311 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

PMCID: PMC2375012