Analysis of leaves of Oryza sativa plants treated with benzothiadiazole (BTH). BTH is a functional analog of salicylic acid and enhances the resistance of rice to the fungal pathogen Rhizoctonia solani. Results provide insight into the molecular mechanisms underlying BTH-induced disease resistance.
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