A research team led by plant virus expert Dr. Björn Krenz from the Leibniz Institute DSMZ-German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures GmbH in Braunschweig, Germany has investigated chickpeas grown in Germany for plant virus infections. For the first time, researchers have confirmed that this superfood is infected with various plant viruses. Their findings were recently published in the Journal of Plant Diseases and Protection. A research team led by plant virus expert Dr. Björn Krenz from the Leibniz Institute DSMZ-German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures GmbH in Braunschweig, Germany has investigated chickpeas grown in Germany for plant virus infections. For the first time, researchers have confirmed that this superfood is infected with various plant viruses. Their findings were recently published in the Journal of Plant Diseases and Protection. Cell & Microbiology Agriculture Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
First detection of viral pathogens in chickpea in Germany
