Parasitism

of the transcriptomic data allowed a detailed exploration of molecular changes associated with the transition from the free-living to the parasitic stage and a prediction of the roles that key transcripts play in the metabolic pathways linked to parasitism. Overall, this study provides the first insight into the molecular biology of the important parasite L.…

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Since time immemorial microorganisms have played a significant role in the life of mankind owing to the production of the myriad enzymes and secondary compounds that they synthesize (Demain 1981). These micro organism live in a highly diverse environment ranging from hot springs to deep ocean sediments. In the hyper diverse environment where one can find a specialized and unique biological niche is the intracellular space between cells of higher plants acts as suite and…