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Self-DNA acts as an immunostimulant for common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) that induces defense against pests and diseases and increases seed yield

Treating plants with plant-derived DNA triggers a strong and usually highly self/nonself-specific immune response. Several studies reported an induction of early signaling responses, resistance gene expression, and increased resistance to certain biotic stressors for self-DNA–treated Arabidopsis and also for crops like...