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Targeted and random mutagenesis of cassava brown streak disease susceptibility factors reveal molecular determinants of disease severity
Zhitao Lin, Myia K. Stanton, Gabriela L. Hernandez…·Rebecca S Bart
The paper identifies mutations in cassava eIF4E-family genes that reduce CBSD symptoms by disrupting VPg interaction, suggesting potential strategies for disease resistance.