Fig. 3

Cytological observation of ‘ZCM334’ and ‘Early Calwonder’ roots at different stages of inoculation with P. capsici. (a–e) Root paraffin sections of ‘ZCM334’ inoculated with P. capsici at 0 h, 12 h, 24 h, 48 h, and 96 h; (f–j) Root paraffin sections of ‘Early Calwonder’ inoculated with P. capsici at 0 h, 12 h, 24 h, 48 h, and 96 h. PX: Primary xylem; FL: Forming layer; SX: Secondary xylem; SP: Secondary phloem; Cor: Cortex