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Association genetics identifies a specifically regulated Norway spruce laccase gene, PaLAC5, linked to Heterobasidion parviporum resistance.
Plant, cell & environment - 1 Jul 2020
Elfstrand Malin, Baison John, Lundén Karl, Zhou Linghua, Vos Ingrid, Capador Hernan Dario, Åslund Matilda Stein, Chen Zhiqiang, Chaudhary Rajiv, Olson Åke, Wu Harry X, Karlsson Bo, Stenlid Jan, García-Gil María Rosario
Abstract excerpt
It is important to improve the understanding of the interactions between the trees and pathogens and integrate this knowledge about disease resistance into tree breeding programs. The conifer Norway spruce (Picea abies) is an important species for the forest industry in Europe. Its major pathogen is Heterobasidion parviporum, causing stem and root rot. In this study, we identified 11 Norway spruce QTLs...
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