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.