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Pe, M.E.

Mapping quantitative trait loci (QTLs) for resistance to Gibberella zeae infection in maize - 1993 - Printed

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The basic prerequisite for an efficient breeding program to improve levels of resistance to pathogens in plants is the identification of genes controlling the resistance character. If the response to pathogens is under the control of a multilocus system, the utilization of molecular markers becomes essential. Stalk and ear rot caused by Gibberella zeae is a widespread disease of corn: resistance to G. zeae is quantitatively inherited. This experimental approach to understanding the genetic basis of resistance to Gibberella is to estimate the genetic linkage between available molecular markers and the character, measured as the amount of


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ISSN: 0026-8925

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Acids
Ascomycotina
Cell structure
Chromosomes
Cytogenetics
Enzymes
Esterases
Fungi
Genetic variation
Genomes
Gramineae
Hydrolases
Hypocreales
Nucleases
Nucleic acids
Nucleic compounds
Nucleus
Organic acids
Plant diseases
Polymorphism
Resistance to injurious factors
Zea
Genetics
Plant breeding

Dewey Class. No.: 94-075767