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Large-scale transcriptome comparison of sunflower genes responsive to Verticillium dahliae.
BMC genomics - 6 Jan 2017
Guo Shuchun, Zuo Yongchun, Zhang Yanfang, Wu Chengyan, Su Wenxia, Jin Wen, Yu Haifeng, An Yulin, Li Qianzhong
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Sunflower Verticillium wilt (SVW) is a vascular disease caused by root infection with Verticillium dahliae (V. dahlia). It is a serious threat to the yield and quality of sunflower. However, chemical and agronomic measures for controlling this disease are not effective. The selection of more resistant genotypes is a desirable strategy to reduce contamination. A deeper knowledge of the molecular...
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