In planta regulation of phytopathogenic bacteria virulence genes: Relevance of plant-derived signals

European Journal of Plant Pathology

Volumn 103, Issue 4, 1997, Pages 291-301

  Van Gijsegem, Frédérique ^a  

^a CNRS   (France)

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EID: 0030905532     PISSN: 09291873     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1008661415950     Document Type: Short Survey

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