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Genetic Diversity and Genetic Mapping of Gibberella Zeae

Objective

Understand the evolutionary potential of Gibberella zeae (Fusarium graminearum) either to change in aggressiveness or to adapt to control measures such as fungicides, biocontrol agents, and cultivar resistance. <P>Study the genetic basis of ecologically or agriculturally important traits of the pathogen.

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Approach: Look for evidence of migration or the formation on inter-lineage hybrids using AFLP and DNA sequence markers. Identify genome regions that differ between lineages. Test aggressiveness and fertility of representative hybrids to estimate fitness components. Identify genes for differences in fertility and localize these genes and/or molecular maps.

Investigators
Walker-Simmons, M. Kay
Institution
Kansas State University
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2006
End date
2009
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
0500-00053-002-53G
Accession number
410629
Categories
Chemical Contaminants