Lignin composition is more important than content for maize stem cell wall degradation
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DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.8630
Abstract: Abstract BACKGROUND The relationship between the chemical and molecular properties – in particular the (acid detergent) lignin (ADL) content and composition expressed as the ratio between syringyl and guaiacyl compounds (S:G ratio) – of maize… read more here.
Keywords: degradation; adl content; content; stem cell ... See more keywords
Host-induced silencing of the CpCHI gene resulted in developmental abnormalities and mortality in maize stem borer (Chilo partellus)
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0280963
Abstract: RNAi-based insecticides for crop protection have witnessed rapid improvement over the years. However, their potential to efficiently control maize stem borer (Chilo partellus) pests has remained underexplored. In this study, double-stranded C. partellus chitinase (dsCHI)… read more here.
Keywords: borer chilo; chilo partellus; maize stem; partellus chitinase ... See more keywords
Modelling the Distributions of Maize Stem Borers at Local Scale in East African Mountain Gradients Using Climatic and Edaphic Variables
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DOI: 10.4001/003.026.0458
Abstract: Lepidopteran stem borers are among the most important pests of maize in East Africa. Understanding the factors that influence maize stem borers' distribution is crucial in predicting their response to future climate change. The hypothesis… read more here.
Keywords: mount kilimanjaro; stem borers; taita hills; maize stem ... See more keywords