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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Main Authors: Jill A. Nemacheck, Brandon J. Schemerhorn, Steven R. Scofield, Subhashree Subramanyam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-10-01
Series:BMC Plant Biology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12870-019-2058-6

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