Abstract
The Solanum americanum, possesses valuable features that earn it a deserved addition to the expanding list of model plants that are utilized in the fields of plant genetics, plant breeding and biotechnology. This review attempts to comprehensively highlight the crucial role of this model plant and its genetic diversity in terms of resistance against biotic pathogens. In summary, we recommend the use of this plant in future studies focused on plant-pathogen interactions.
Publisher
Mediterranean Agricultural Sciences
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