First atomic map of potato pathogen reveals potential infection mechanism

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Apr 28, 2025, 4:16 pm187 ptsTrendingTop
Plants are susceptible to a wide range of pathogens. For the common potato plant, one such threat is Pectobacterium atrosepticum, a bacterium that causes stems to blacken, tissues to decay, and often leads to plant death, resulting in significant agricultural losses each year.

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