Plant growth retardation and conserved miRNAs are correlated to Hibiscus chlorotic ringspot virus infection.

Virus infection may cause a multiplicity of symptoms in their host including discoloration, distortion and growth retardation. Hibiscus chlorotic ringspot virus (HCRSV) infection was studied using kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.), a non-wood fiber-producing crop in this study. Infection by HCRSV reduc...

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Main Authors: Ruimin Gao, Zi Yi Wan, Sek-Man Wong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3875576?pdf=render