briology | ISU Plant Pathology

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Brian Freeman
Ph.D Candidate

380 Science I
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011
Phone:515-294-9792

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Whitham Lab

Plant Viruses Reprogram the Expression of Plant Genes

"The vast majority of plant viruses are very simple entities comprising a nucleic acid genome encoding from 4 to 10 proteins needed for multiplication, systemic spread within the host plant, and transmission to a new plant. Since the late 1800’s viruses have been recognized as significant pathogens on plants, and they lead to numerous diseases that cause significant yield losses in a variety of crops. " Read More

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