Association analysis identifies Melampsora ×columbiana poplar leaf rust resistance SNPs.

Populus species are currently being domesticated through intensive time- and resource-dependent programs for utilization in phytoremediation, wood and paper products, and conversion to biofuels. Poplar leaf rust disease can greatly reduce wood volume. Genetic resistance is effective in reducing econ...

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Main Authors: Jonathan La Mantia, Jaroslav Klápště, Yousry A El-Kassaby, Shofiul Azam, Robert D Guy, Carl J Douglas, Shawn D Mansfield, Richard Hamelin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/24236018/?tool=EBI