Essays about: "loose smut"

Found 2 essays containing the words loose smut.

  1. 1. Development of a qPCR method for detection and quantification of Ustilago nuda and COX1 gene in Barley seeds

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Umer Shaukat Ali; [2023]
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    Abstract : Barley loose smut caused by the fungal pathogen Ustilago nuda is a global concern with detrimental effects on barley production. Early detection of this infection is vital for effective disease supervision. However, current seed health testing protocols suffer from limitations in terms of time and efficiency. READ MORE

  3. 2. Development of a specific and sensitive method for detection and quantification of Ustilago nuda by qPCR

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Dambhare Setu; [2021]
    Keywords : Ustilago nuda; loose smut; real-time quantitative PCR; Seed-borne fungi; detection; probe;

    Abstract : Loose smut of barley, caused by fungal pathogen Ustilago nuda is one of the major concerns throughout the globe for barley producers. The infection takes place without exhibiting any obvious symptoms and an infected seed lot can only be identified at the heading stage when the fungal teliospores emerge at the place of crop. READ MORE