Corn fights back against a fungus – but its defense has a hidden weakness
· earth.com · popularity 18/100 · 0 similar stories today · Biology & Life Sciences (Science)
Read the original at earth.com →
Summary
A corn smut fungus uses the plant’s own defense enzymes to release a hidden signal that activates a receptor and speeds fungal cell division.
Found in: Earth.com. Rating basis: single outlet; outlet tier 2 (unlisted); 1 feeds; feed position 12.