An Update on Genetic Resistance of Chickpea to Ascochyta Blight

Ascochyta blight (AB) caused by Ascochyta rabiei (Pass.) Labr. is an important and widespread disease of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) worldwide. The disease is particularly severe under cool and humid weather conditions. Breeding for host resistance is an efficient means to combat this disease. In...

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Main Authors: Mamta Sharma, Raju Ghosh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-03-01
Series:Agronomy
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/6/1/18