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Integrated database for identifying candidate genes for Aspergillus flavus resistance in maize.
BMC bioinformatics - 7 Oct 2010
Kelley Rowena Y, Gresham Cathy, Harper Jonathan, Bridges Susan M, Warburton Marilyn L, Hawkins Leigh K, Pechanova Olga, Peethambaran Bela, Pechan Tibor, Luthe Dawn S, Mylroie J E, Ankala Arunkanth, Ozkan Seval, Henry W B, Williams W P
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BACKGROUND: Aspergillus flavus Link:Fr, an opportunistic fungus that produces aflatoxin, is pathogenic to maize and other oilseed crops. Aflatoxin is a potent carcinogen, and its presence markedly reduces the value of grain. Understanding and enhancing host resistance to A. flavus infection and/o...
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