Crop resistance to parasites.
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DOI: 10.1126/science.356.6338.595-c
Abstract: Crop Science The parasitic weed Striga infests a large proportion of cereal crops in Africa and parts of Asia, which has a devastating effect on farming, particularly in subsistence communities. An obligate parasite, Striga requires… read more here.
Keywords: resistance parasites; striga; gene; crop ... See more keywords
Effects of Crop Resistance on the Tritrophic Interactions between Wheat Lines, Schizaphis graminum (Hemitera: Aphididae), and Propylaea japonica (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)
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DOI: 10.3390/plants11202754
Abstract: Crop resistance and biological control are both considered efficient and environmentally friendly methods of sustainable pest control. In this study, we aimed at investigating the direct influence of four wheat lines with varying resistance level… read more here.
Keywords: crop resistance; wheat lines; japonica; graminum ... See more keywords