Identification of Molecular Markers Associated with Resistance to Aspergillus flavus in Maize

Aflatoxin contamination of maize (Zea mays L.) grain caused by Aspergillus flavus is a serious health hazard to animals and humans. Resistance to infection by A. flavus is poorly understood. The objectives of this investigation were to identify potential candidate markers associated with resistance...

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Main Author: Alwala, Sreedhar
Other Authors: Collins Kimbeng
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: LSU 2007
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Online Access:http://etd.lsu.edu/docs/available/etd-07082007-102140/