| Impact ID | 7972 |
| Impact Type | Research |
| Study Type | Experimental |
| Study Location | Laboratory |
| Impact Description | Echinochloa crus-galli contains a lipid transfer protein that inhibits the action of Phytophthora infestans , a pathogenic fungus that causes late blight of tomatoes and potatoes. These results suggest the possibility of creating crop plants tolerant to late blight by altering their existing genetic code to include this lipid transfer protein. |
| Reference | 24929 |
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