Plant microbiology - Quieting the raucous crowd

被引：21

作者：

Leadbetter, JR ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] CALTECH, Environm Sci & Engn Program, Pasadena, CA 91125 USA

来源：

NATURE | 2001年 / 411卷 / 6839期

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D O I：

10.1038/35081216

中图分类号：

O [数理科学和化学]; P [天文学、地球科学]; Q [生物科学]; N [自然科学总论];

学科分类号：

07 ; 0710 ; 09 ;

摘要：

Many bacteria communicate by using dedicated signalling molecules. Signal-degrading enzymes from other bacteria interrupt the conversation, and can protect tobacco and potato plants from infection.

引用

页码：748 / 749

页数：2

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