Optimizing Tomato Immune System Could Lead To Better Bacteria Protection
Thursday, March 12, 2015 - 07:40
in Biology & Nature
In parts of the country that do not have icebergs washing up on shore or falling from the sky, it is almost spring planting season. For tomatoes, that mean unless you use a toxic organic or synthetic chemical, there is a chance of bacterial infection, leading to stunted growth and less nutritional value. The discovery of new regulations of defense pathways for plants could lead to helping those home-grown tomatoes fight off certain bacteria better and even have implications for pear trees, roses, soybeans and rice.Tomatoes infected with speck disease often have wilted leaves and damaged fruit. Credit: University of Missouri read more