Wily Bacteria Create "Zombie" Plants

This informational text resource is intended to support reading in the content area. The text describes a newly found parasitic bacterial protein, SAP54, which turns host plants into non-flowering "zombies" for the sole benefit of the parasites. This knowledge may enable scientists to help plants defend against these attackers.
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Direct Link: https://student.societyforscience.org/article/wily-bacteria-create-zombie-plants

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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Science
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: informational text, text complexity, bacteria, parasite, pathogen, host, zombie, protein, plants
Instructional Component Type(s): Text Resource
Resource Collection: STEM Reading Resources

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