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Hypersensitive response to Aphis gossypii Glover in melon genotypes carrying the Vat gene.
Journal of experimental botany - 1 Jan 2009
Villada Emilio Sarria, González Elisa Garzo, López-Sesé Ana Isabel, Castiel Alberto Fereres, Gómez-Guillamón María Luisa
Abstract excerpt
Aphis gossypii Glover causes direct and indirect damage to Cucumis melo L. crops. To decrease the harmful effects of this pest, one of the most economically and environmentally acceptable options is to use genetically resistant melon varieties. To date, several sources of resistance carrying the Vat gene are used in melon breeding programmes that aim to prevent A. gossypii colonization and the subsequent aphid...
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