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Daniel L Leuchtman1, Anthony D Shumate2, Walter Gassmann3
1Bayer Crop Science, Chesterfield, MO, USA. Daniel.Leuchtman@monsanto.com.
Abstract:
Arabidopsis thaliana and Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato DC3000 (Pst DC3000) comprise an effective model pathosystem for resolving mechanisms behind numerous aspects of plant innate immunity. Following the characterization of key molecular components over the past decades, we may begin investigating defense signaling under various environmental conditions to gain a more holistic understanding of the underlying processes. As a critical regulator of growth and development, exploration into the influence of light on pathogenesis is a logical step toward a systems-level understanding of innate immunity. Based on methods described previously, here we describe a method for investigating plant immune responses under various light environments.
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