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   SCAR markers that specifically tag chromosomes 2D of wheat and 2J₁ ^d of Thinopyrum distichum

   Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: G.F. Marais --- Department of Genetics, South Africa C.W. Groenewald --- Department of Genetics, South Africa AS Marais --- Department of Genetics, South Africa

   A SCAR marker for Thinopyrum distichum chromosome 2J1 d (involved in salt tolerance) also amplified a slightly larger fragment in chromosome 2D of common wheat and substituted hexaploid triticale. The Thinopyrum and wheat derived fragments were isolated and used to...

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   Reaction of South African rye, triticale and barley forage cultivars to stem and leaf rust

   Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: Willem HP Boshoff --- Department of Plant Sciences, South Africa Cornel M Bender --- Department of Plant Sciences, South Africa Zacharias A Pretorius --- Department of Plant Sciences, South Africa

   Rusts are a significant threat to sustainable wheat production in South Africa. In addition to accurate genotyping, resistance breeding and surveillance, a better understanding of the epidemiology of rust pathogens will facilitate their control. This includes an improved understanding of...

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