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    Genome Biol. 2007;8(9):225.

    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

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