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Molecular markers for tolerance of European ash (Fraxinus excelsior) to dieback disease identified using Associative Transcriptomics.
Scientific reports - 13 Jan 2016
Harper Andrea L, McKinney Lea Vig, Nielsen Lene Rostgaard, Havlickova Lenka, Li Yi, Trick Martin, Fraser Fiona, Wang Lihong, Fellgett Alison, Sollars Elizabeth S A, Janacek Sophie H, Downie J Allan, Buggs Richard J A, Kjær Erik Dahl, Bancroft Ian
Abstract excerpt
Tree disease epidemics are a global problem, impacting food security, biodiversity and national economies. The potential for conservation and breeding in trees is hampered by complex genomes and long lifecycles, with most species lacking genomic resources. The European Ash tree Fraxinus excelsior is being devastated by the fungal pathogen Hymenoscyphus fraxineus, which causes ash dieback disease. Taking this...
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