Rebecca S Zwart nbs | Author | SciTechnol

Rebecca S Zwart nbs Author

Subjects of specialization
Cellular Immunology,Cell Cloning,Cell Regeneration,treatment of diseases,Cell therapy

Affiliation
Department of Medicine, University of Medicine

Biography

He has international experience on various programs, and also contributed and participated in different countries for diverse fields of study. Research interests reflect in wide range of publications in various national and international journals.

Publications

Short Communication Open Access

Genetics of root-lesion nematode resistance in wheat: A review

Author(s):

Rebecca S Zwart

Root-lesion nematodes (RLN) are one of the most widespread and devastating plant parasitic nematodes species globally. In Australia, RLN species Pratylenchus thornei and P. neglectus are particularly important biotic constraints to wheat production. The most efficient and effective strategy for improving on-farm RLN management relies on providing wheat growers with cultivars with better levels of resistance to RLN to ensure high yields and reduce the build-up of nematode populations to invade subsequent crops. Current research efforts in Australia are focused on the genetic characterization and introgression of superior sources of resistance into commercial wheat cultivars. Studies on the inheritance of P. thornei resistance in wheat have revealed polygenetic and additive gene action. S... view more»

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