Question

    The Hrp genes in plant pathogens were discovered by:

    A Albersheim Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Lindgren & Peet Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Morris Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Staskawicz Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Van Loon Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Lindgren and Peet identified Hrp (Hypersensitive Response and Pathogenicity) genes in bacteria, critical for effector protein secretion. Staskawicz worked on R-genes, not Hrp.

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