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Phenotypic expression of blast resistance gene Pi54 is not affected by its chromosomal position.
Plant cell reports - 1 Jan 2015
Arora K, Rai A K, Gupta S K, Singh P K, Narula A, Sharma T R
Abstract excerpt
KEY MESSAGE: This is a novel report in which chromosomal position of the rice blast resistance gene Pi54 was not found to affect significantly the resistance phenotype or morphological traits. Blast disease caused by Magnaporthe oryzae is a serious constraint in rice production at global level. Pi54 gene imparts resistance against M. oryzae. Three different transgenic lines containing Pi54 and its orthologue...
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