Humana Antiviral Resistance in Plants: Methods and Protocols 894

Explore the fundamental mechanisms of plant immunity with Antiviral Resistance in Plants: Methods and Protocols. This volume, part of the Methods in Molecular Biology series (894), provides a deep look into how observations of resistance in plant viral infections led to the discovery of double-stranded RNA (dsRNA). This book serves as a practical guide for researchers studying RNA silencing and its role in viral infections. It offers reproducible, step-by-step protocols designed to assist scientists in navigating the complexities of pathogen-mediated resistance. By focusing on the historical observations that led to the discovery of dsRNA-induced gene silencing or RNA interference (RNAi), this text connects foundational science with modern research applications. Whether you are working in plant pathology or molecular biology, these protocols offer the technical framework needed to study RNAi and its impact on plant health. This resource is essential for those looking to understand the biological processes that revolutionized research on plant-virus interactions.