Essays about: "host plant"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 140 essays containing the words host plant.
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1. Spray Induced Gene Silencing in Phytophthora infestans : investigating exogenous dsRNA application for the control of potato late blight
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Breeding (from 130101)Abstract : Phytophthora infestans is an oomycete pathogen and the causal agent of late blight disease in potato and tomato. Even today, it causes massive loss to crop and economy worldwide. Current disease control strategies include breeding for resistance and extensive fungicide spray. READ MORE
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2. Värdväxter hos Coleophora - säckmalar : koppling till utbredning och hotstatus
University essay from SLU/Dept. of EcologyAbstract : Att stoppa utarmning av biologisk mångfald och livsmiljöer är en stor utmaning och en ödesfråga för mänskligheten. Klimatförändringar, exploatering, kalhyggesskogsbruk, intensivt brukad jordbruksmark, invasiva arter och miljögifter medför att jorden är inne i sitt sjätte utdöende. READ MORE
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3. Exploring the diversity and distribution of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum in oilseed rape through molecular techniques
University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskapAbstract : Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, a fungus with a broad host range, causes plant diseases, while its closely related counterpart, Sclerotinia subarctica, has a more limited host range and prefers colder environments. Sclerotinia stem rot is a disease caused by the fungus, leading to economic losses for farmers. READ MORE
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4. Effect of Mycorrhizal Inoculation on Growth and Nutrient Uptake by Leek (Allium porrum) fertilized with Inorganic N Combined with Saturated Polonite
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)Abstract : The continuous rise in global population continues to increase the demand for food. Meeting this rise in demand requires an increase in agricultural input, such as applying fertilizers, including phosphorus (P). READ MORE
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5. Foliar fungal communities of naturally regenerated and nursery-produced Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) seedlings
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Mycology and Plant PathologyAbstract : Endophytic fungal communities living in leaves of trees can have a significant impact on their hosts,showing both beneficial and detrimental effects. Some mutualistic fungal species protect the host against pathogens or herbivores, while pathogenic species can increase the vulnerability of the host against biotic and abiotic stresses. READ MORE