Understanding <i>Ustilago maydis</i> Infection of Multiple Maize Organs
<i>Ustilago maydis</i> is a smut fungus that infects all aerial maize organs, namely, seedling leaves, tassels, and ears. In all organs, tumors are formed by inducing hypertrophy and hyperplasia in actively dividing cells; however, the vast differences in cell types and developmental sta...
Main Authors: | Alex C Ferris, Virginia Walbot |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Fungi |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/7/1/8 |
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