Rust resistant gene found in grass
Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 09:56
in Biology & Nature
Researchers have found a gene in wild grasses that is resistant to stem and leaf rust - pathogens that kill wheat - and are hoping it will help them protect crops.
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