A mutation in the herbicide target site acetohydroxyacid synthase produces morphological and structural alterations and reduces fitness in Amaranthus powellii.

doi:10.1111/j.1469-8137.2005.01596.x

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A mutation in the herbicide target site acetohydroxyacid synthase produces morphological and structural alterations and reduces fitness in Amaranthus powellii.

The New phytologist - 1 Jan 2006

Tardif François J, Rajcan Irena, Costea Mihai

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We investigated the effect of a herbicide resistance-conferring mutation on fitness in Amaranthus powellii. Morphological and histological observations were made. Growth and leaf appearance were recorded for six resistant and six susceptible populations. The competitiveness of a susceptible popul...

Topics

Acetolactate Synthase
Amaranthus
Biomass
Drug Resistance
Herbicides
Mutation
Plant Leaves
Plant Roots
Plant Stems
Seeds

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