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1. 1. Fine mapping of resistance against root aphids in sugar beet

   University essay from SLU/Plant Breeding and Biotechnology (until 121231)

   Author : Emma Leijman; [2011]
   Keywords : Resistance; Sequencing; Mapping; Molecular marker; Single-nucleotide polymorphism; SNP; Genome sequence; Breeding; Root aphids; Pemphigus betae; Sugar beet;

   Abstract : Sugar beet, Beta vulgaris, is an important crop for the global sugar industry being one of the two major crops cultivated for sugar production. In the USA, the sugar beet root aphid, Pemphigus betae, is a regionally occurring pest which damages sugar beets by feeding on their secondary roots which results in reduced biomass and hence a lower yield. READ MORE

3. 2. Leaf structure and localization of a transgene protein in barley

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Protection Biology

   Author : Emelie Ivarson; Emma Leijman; [2009]
   Keywords : barley; powdery mildew; pathogenesis-related protein; PR-5; resistance;

   Abstract : Barley is one of the most important cereals cultivated in the Nordic countries. Climate change brings warmer and moisture climate which favors fungal diseases. In the cropland barley can be seriously infested with hard fungus attack. READ MORE