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QUES, a new Phaseolus vulgaris genotype resistant to common bean weevils, contains the Arcelin-8 allele coding for new lectin-related variants.
TAG. Theoretical and applied genetics. Theoretische und angewandte Genetik - 1 Mar 2013
Zaugg Isabelle, Magni Chiara, Panzeri Dario, Daminati Maria Gloria, Bollini Roberto, Benrey Betty, Bacher Sven, Sparvoli Francesca
Abstract excerpt
In common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.), the most abundant seed proteins are the storage protein phaseolin and the family of closely related APA proteins (arcelin, phytohemagglutinin and α-amylase inhibitor). High variation in APA protein composition has been described and the presence of arcelin (Arc) has been associated with bean resistance against two bruchid beetles, the bean weevil (Acanthoscelides obtectus...
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