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Phenotypic Analysis of Maize and Maize-Teosinte Near-Isogenic Lines for Resistance to Corn Smut (Ustilago maydis).
Plant disease - 1 Jun 2026
Bhatta Usha, Smith Shavannor M
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Maize, a globally important staple crop, faces significant yield losses due to corn smut disease, caused by the fungal pathogen Ustilago maydis. Most cultivated maize lines lack genetic resistance, necessitating the identification of new resistance sources. This study evaluated resistance to U. maydis across diverse maize germplasm, including four maize inbred lines (B73, H95, Mo17, and Golden Bantam), three...
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