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A metabolomics characterisation of natural variation in the resistance of cassava to whitefly.
BMC plant biology - 27 Nov 2019
Perez-Fons Laura, Bohorquez-Chaux Adriana, Irigoyen Maria L, Garceau Danielle C, Morreel Kris, Boerjan Wout, Walling Linda L, Becerra Lopez-Lavalle Luis Augusto, Fraser Paul D
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BACKGROUND: Cassava whitefly outbreaks were initially reported in East and Central Africa cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) growing regions in the 1990's and have now spread to other geographical locations, becoming a global pest severely affecting farmers and smallholder income. Whiteflies impact plant yield via feeding and vectoring cassava mosaic and brown streak viruses, making roots unsuitable for food or...
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