Article
Genetic variation and host-parasite specificity of Striga resistance and tolerance in rice: the need for predictive breeding.
The New phytologist - 1 May 2017
Rodenburg Jonne, Cissoko Mamadou, Kayongo Nicholas, Dieng Ibnou, Bisikwa Jenipher, Irakiza Runyambo, Masoka Isaac, Midega Charles A O, Scholes Julie D
Abstract excerpt
The parasitic weeds Striga asiatica and Striga hermonthica cause devastating yield losses to upland rice in Africa. Little is known about genetic variation in host resistance and tolerance across rice genotypes, in relation to virulence differences across Striga species and ecotypes. Diverse rice genotypes were phenotyped for the above traits in S. asiatica- (Tanzania) and S. hermonthica-infested fields (Kenya...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
