Microbiology: An Evolving Science (Fourth Edition)
Microbiology: An Evolving Science (Fourth Edition)
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ISBN: 9780393615098
Author: John W. Foster, Joan L. Slonczewski
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
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The relationship between microbial gene exchange and crown gall disease in plants.

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Crown gall is a common disease in plant, caused by a soil bacterium Agrobacterium tumefaciens. It usually infects herbaceous plants and woody shrubs including berries, roses, and grapes. The bacteria enter the plant through roots and stems. The symptoms of this disease include round growths that can be seen just above the soil line.

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