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Plant Resistance Genes: Their Structure, Function and Evolution

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Plants have developed efficient mechanisms to avoid infection or to mount responses that render them resistant upon attack by a pathogen. One of the best-studied defence mechanisms is based on gene-for-gene resistance through which plants, harbouring specific resistance (R) genes, specifically recognise pathogens carrying matching avirulence (Avr) genes. Here a review of the R genes that have been cloned is given. Although in most cases it is not clear how R gene encoded proteins initiate pathways leading to disease resistance, we will show that there are clear parallels with disease prevention in animal systems. Furthermore, some evolutionary mechanisms acting on R genes to create novel recognitional specificities will be discussed.

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    Frank L.W. Takken

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    Matthieu H.A.J. Joosten

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Takken, F.L., Joosten, M.H. Plant Resistance Genes: Their Structure, Function and Evolution. European Journal of Plant Pathology 106, 699–713 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1026571130477

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