Novel sources of resistance to Striga hermonthica in Tripsacum dactyloides, a wild relative of maize

•  The parasitic weed Striga hermonthica lowers cereal yield in small-holder farms in Africa. Complete resistance in maize to S. hermonthica infection has not been identified. A valuable source of resistance to S. hermonthica may lie in the genetic potential of wild germplasm. •  The susceptibility...

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Publié dans:The New phytologist. - 1979. - 160(2003), 3 vom: 25. Dez., Seite 557-568
Auteur principal: Gurney, A L (Auteur)
Autres auteurs: Grimanelli, D, Kanampiu, F, Hoisington, D, Scholes, J D, Press, M C
Format: Article en ligne
Langue:English
Publié: 2003
Accès à la collection:The New phytologist
Sujets:Journal Article Striga hermonthica haustorium parasitic plants plant resistance wild relatives  Tripsacum dactyloides