Understanding and improving resistance to Hessian fly (Mayetiola destructor) in US wheat using genetic mapping and molecular techniques
Ellen E. Melson,
Amir M. H. Ibrahim,
David R. Drake
Abstract:Hessian fly (Mayetiola destructor) is a worldwide pest of wheat (Triticum spp.) causing significant yield losses. Utilizing resistant varieties of wheat is the most effective method of control, particularly in mild climates. The effectiveness of resistance genes is lost over time due to genetic diversity within fly populations, and most cultivars have only one resistance gene making them vulnerable to this loss of resistance. Thirty‐seven resistance genes have been mapped along with four Hessian fly response g… Show more
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