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QTL analysis of ergot resistance in sorghum.
TAG. Theoretical and applied genetics. Theoretische und angewandte Genetik - 1 Aug 2008
Parh D K, Jordan D R, Aitken E A B, Mace E S, Jun-ai P, McIntyre C L, Godwin I D
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Sorghum ergot, caused predominantly by Claviceps africana Frederickson, Mantle, de Milliano, is a significant threat to the sorghum industry worldwide. The objectives of this study were firstly, to identify molecular markers linked to ergot resistance and to two pollen traits, pollen quantity (PQ) and pollen viability (PV), and secondly, to assess the relationship between the two pollen traits and ergot...
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