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Molecular evaluation and phenotypic screening of brown and orange rust in Saccharum germplasm.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2024
Oliveira Gleicy Kelly, Barreto Fernanda Zatti, Balsalobre Thiago Willian Almeida, Chapola Roberto Giacomini, Hoffmann Hermann Paulo, Carneiro Monalisa Sampaio
Abstract excerpt
Brazil is the largest global producer of sugarcane and plays a significant role-supplier of sugar and bioethanol. However, diseases such as brown and orange rust cause substantial yield reductions and economic losses, due decrease photosynthesis and biomass in susceptible cultivars. Molecular markers associated with resistance genes, such as Bru1 (brown rust) and G1 (orange rust), could aid in predicting...
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