Two chitinase-like proteins abundantly accumulated in latex of mulberry show insecticidal activity |
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Authors: | Sakihito Kitajima Kaeko Kamei Shigeru Taketani Masamitsu Yamaguchi Fumiko Kawai Aino Komatsu Yoshihiro Inukai |
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Affiliation: | (1) Department of Applied Biology, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Matsugasaki Sakyo-ku Kyoto, 606-8585, Japan |
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Background Plant latex is the cytoplasm of highly specialized cells known as laticifers, and is thought to have a critical role in defense against herbivorous insects. Proteins abundantly accumulated in latex might therefore be involved in the defense system. |
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