Cassava or Tapioca* Ø Cassava or Tapioca (Botanical Name: Manihot esculenta; Family: Euphorbiaceae). Ø Cassava is a vegetatively propagated tuber crop plant. Ø The root tubers of tapioca are rich in starch. Ø Cassava is native to South America. Now the cassava is cultivated worldwide. Ø Cassava is a staple […]
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Enzymes in Plant Pathogenesis PPT
Role of Enzymes in Pathogenesis PPT: What are enzymes involved in plant pathogenesis / pathology? Role of Enzymes in plant pathology? Different enzymes in plant paghogenesis- Cutinase, Pectinase, Cellulase, Hemicellulase, Ligninase, Lipase and Proteinase. Learn more: Note on Enzymes in Plant Pathogenesis The preview of the PPT on Role of […]
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Difference between Primary and Secondary Meristem
Primary vs Secondary Meristem Meristems are a group of plant cells that remain in a continuous state of division. The meristematic cells continuously produce new cells through the life of the plant. In previous posts, we have discussed the Characteristics of Meristematic Cells, Classification of Meristems and Difference between Meristematic […]
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Host Selective and Non-Host Selective Toxins in Host Parasite Interactions
Role of Toxins in Plant Pathogenesis : The process of pathogenesis (the onset of diseased condition) in plants is facilitated by many factors such as virulence of the pathogen, susceptibility of the host, presence of suitable environmental conditions and various enzymes and metabolites of pathogens. Previously we have discussed the […]
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Enzymes in Plant Pathogenesis (Host Parasite Interactions-Part I)
Role of Enzymes in Pathogenesis Most of the fungal and bacterial parasites produce many enzymes that degrade the plant materials in vivo. Enzymes involved in pathogenesis or virulence (process of disease initiation) includes both constitutive and inducible enzymes. Learn more: Introduction to Enzymes (1). Constitutive enzymes are those enzymes which […]
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