Genetic Resistance to Fusiform Rust in Southern Pines and White Pine Blister Rust in White Pines—A Contrasting Tale of Two Rust Pathosystems—Current Status and Future Prospects

Genetic Resistance to Fusiform Rust in Southern Pines and White Pine Blister Rust in White Pines—A Contrasting Tale of Two Rust Pathosystems—Current Status and Future Prospects

Damage or mortality from pathogens can reduce productivity of forest plantations, as well as significantly harm natural forest ecosystems. Genetic resistance within the host species is the first line of defense for tree species. Resistance breeding programs for the native fusiform rust and exotic (t...

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Main Authors: Richard A. Sniezko, Jason Smith, Jun-Jun Liu, Richard C. Hamelin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-09-01
Series:Forests
Subjects:
fusiform rust
blister rust
durable resistance
white pine
loblolly pine
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/5/9/2050

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http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/5/9/2050

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