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Developing Management Tools for Sunflower Rust (Puccinia Helianthi)
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
Sunflower rust, caused by Puccinia helianthi (Schwein), is an economically important disease in North Dakota. Since 2008, sunflower rust incidence and severity have increased. Therefore, a four year study was initiated to ...
Genetic Structure of Leptosphaeria Maculans Populations in North Dakota and Identification of Genes Associated with Resistance to L. Maculans in Brassica Juncea
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
Blackleg, caused by Leptosphaeria maculans is one of the most devastating diseases of canola (Brassica napus) in North Dakota. A study was conducted to characterize prevalence of pathogenicity groups (PG), identify population ...
Comparative Population Genetics of Fusarium Graminearum and Novel Sources of Resistance to Fusarium Head Blight in Spring Wheat
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
Fusarium graminearum is the major causal agent of Fusarium head blight (FHB) in cereal crops. The fungus produces several types of trichothecenes [Deoxynivalenol (DON) and its acetylated derivatives, 3-acetyldeoxynivalenol ...
Identification and Characterization of Pythium Spp. on Glycine Max (Soybean) in North Dakota
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
The Oomycete Pythium comprises one of the most important groups of seedling pathogens affecting soybean, causing both pre- and post-emergence damping off. Numerous species of Pythium have been identified and found to be ...