Phenotypic and molecular characterization of Hessian fly resistance in diploid wheat, Aegilops tauschii
Abstract Background The Hessian fly (Mayetiola destructor), belonging to the gall midge family (Cecidomyiidae), is a devastating pest of wheat (Triticum aestivum) causing significant yield losses. Despite identification and characterization of numerous Hessian fly-responsive genes and associated bio...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-10-01
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Series: | BMC Plant Biology |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12870-019-2058-6 |