Plants recognise pathogenic and beneficial microorganisms

Thursday, November 1, 2012 - 19:00 in Biology & Nature

Plant roots are surrounded by thousands of bacteria and fungi living in the soil and on the root surface. To survive in this diverse environment, plants employ sophisticated detection systems to distinguish pathogenic microorganisms from beneficial microorganisms.

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