Comparative transcriptome analysis of galls from four different host plants suggests the molecular mechanism of gall development.

Galls are plant structures generated by gall-inducing organisms including insects, nematodes, fungi, bacteria and viruses. Those made by insects generally consist of inner callus-like cells surrounded by lignified hard cells, supplying both nutrients and protection to the gall insects living inside....

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Main Authors: Seiji Takeda, Makiko Yoza, Taisuke Amano, Issei Ohshima, Tomoko Hirano, Masa H Sato, Tomoaki Sakamoto, Seisuke Kimura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2019-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0223686