Virus component helps improve gene expression without harming plant

Friday, November 12, 2010 - 12:00 in Biology & Nature

(PhysOrg.com) -- A virus that normally deforms or kills plants like tomatoes, peppers and eggplants isn't all bad: A gene within the virus has been found useful for allowing foreign genes to be introduced into a plant without harmful effects, according to Texas AgriLife Research scientists.

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