Endophytic Fungi in a Hordeum Germplasm Collection

Dan D. Wilson; S.L. Clement; W.J. Kaiser

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Endophytic Fungi in a Hordeum Germplasm Collection

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Authors:

Dan D. Wilson, S.L. Clement, W.J. Kaiser

Year:

1991

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

Plant Genetic Resources Newsletter, No. 87, Sept. 1991, pp. 1-4

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Abstract

The incidence of clavicipitaceous anamorphic endophytes in a Hordeum spp. germplasm collection is reported. The potential application of endophytes as biocontrol agents against pests of cereal crops is recognized. Suggestions are proposed to modify existing germplasm maintenance procedures to ensure that both seed viability and endophyte viability and diversity are maintained in grass germplasm collections.

Citation

Wilson, A. Dan; Clement, S.L.; Kaiser, W.J. 1991. Endophytic Fungi in a Hordeum Germplasm Collection. Plant Genetic Resources Newsletter, No. 87, Sept. 1991, pp. 1-4