Genetic analysis of loose smut (Ustilago tritici) resistance in Sonop spring wheat

Abstract Background The genetics of resistance to loose smut of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) caused by the fungus Ustilago tritici (Pers.) Rostr. is not well understood. This study examines loose smut resistance in Sonop (TD-14), a South African spring wheat variety. A doubled haploid (DH) populatio...

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Main Authors: Dinushika Thambugala, Jim G. Menzies, Ron E. Knox, Heather L. Campbell, Curt A. McCartney
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:BMC Plant Biology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12870-020-02525-x