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...

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Main Authors: Alex C Ferris, Virginia Walbot
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Journal of Fungi
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/7/1/8

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