" Bacterial Bouncers " -- The Discovery Files

A team of researchers in Denmark, at the University of California, Davis, and at UC Berkeley have identified a group of plant proteins that " shut the door " on bacteria that would otherwise infect the plant's leaves. The findings provide a better understanding of plants' immune systems and will likely find application in better protecting crops and horticultural plants against diseases.

Source: The Discovery Files - October 14, 2009 Category: Science Authors: National Science Foundation Source Type: podcasts