The establishment of plant-microbe and plant-parasite relationships

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The establishment of plant-microbe and plant-parasite relationships is often very species-specific, meaning that certain microbes or parasites may only establish relationships with certain host plant species. This specificity can be influenced by chemical signaling from both the plant and microbe/parasite, and often involves penetration into the symplast of host plant cells. These relationships are not always beneficial to the host plant, as parasites can harm the plant and microbes may establish mutualistic, commensal, or even pathogenic relationships.

The Establishment of Plant-Microbe and Plant-Parasite Relationships