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Article: Wheat-alien species derivatives: a novel source of resistance to Fusarium head blight in wheat.
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- Crop Science
- Article date:
- July 1, 2005
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FUSARIUM HEAD BLIGHT is a serious threat to wheat production throughout the world (Schroeder and Christensen, 1963; Bai and Shaner, 1994; McMullen et al., 1997; Stack, 2003). In North America, the disease is caused mainly by Fusarium graminearum Schwabe [teleomorph Gibberella zeae (Schw.) Petch] (Bai and Shaner, 1994; McMullen et al., 1997). Infection occurs in response to humid growth conditions and results in shriveled, lightweight kernels with a chalky dull-gray or pink appearance (Sutton, 1982; Parry et al., 1995). Associated mycotoxin accumulation also reduces grain quality, posing a health risk to potential consumers (McMullen et al., 1997; Bai et al., 2001). ...