Transgenic resistance to plant pathogens: Benefits and risks

Journal of Plant Pathology

Volumn 83, Issue 2 SPEC. ISS., 2001, Pages 37-46

  Martelli, G P ^a  

^a CNR   (Italy)

Author keywords

Genetic engeneering; GMOs; Pathogen derived resistance; Recombinant DNA; Virus

Indexed keywords

EID: 3242888790     PISSN: 11254653     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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