Comparative analysis of gene content evolution in phytoplasmas and mycoplasmas.

Phytoplasmas and mycoplasmas are two groups of important pathogens in the bacterial class Mollicutes. Because of their economical and clinical importance, these obligate pathogens have attracted much research attention. However, difficulties involved in the empirical study of these bacteria, particu...

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Main Authors: Ling-Ling Chen, Wan-Chia Chung, Chan-Pin Lin, Chih-Horng Kuo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3313985?pdf=render