Disease resistance refers to the ability of a plant or animal to prevent or limit infection by a pathogen such as a virus, bacteria, or fungus. There are several types of disease resistance in plants:
Plants have developed complex physical and chemical defense systems against pathogens over the course of evolution. These defense mechanisms are activated upon infection and include:
Breeding crops for enhanced disease resistance is a major goal in plant breeding programs. Identifying and introducing resistance genes from diverse genetic sources helps create varieties with durable resistance. Combining multiple genetic resistance factors also leads to more long-lasting protection.
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