Article
Evaluation of mulberry germplasm for resistance to powdery mildew in the field and greenhouse
2010-04-01
Abstract excerpt
Powdery mildew caused by the ascomycete Phyllactinia guttata (syn. P. corylea) is a major foliar disease worldwide of the unique mulberry (Morus spp.) for silkworm feed. Genetic resistance to powdery mildew, the most sustainable and economical strategy for disease control, is still elusive for tropical mulberry. About 147 germplasm sources, representing 18 countries of origin, were screened for resistance to P. gu...
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- Literature Corpus work
- 67aa005b-0b98-5467-ada0-1034eafd8120
- DOI
- 10.1007/s10327-010-0221-x
