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Respiratory eukaryotic virome expansion and bacteriophage deficiency characterize childhood asthma
Megremis, Spyridon, Constantinides, Bede, Xepapadaki, Paraskevi, Yap, Chuan Fu, Sotiropoulos, Alexandros G., Bachert, Claus, Finotto, Susetta, Jartti, Tuomas, Tapinos, Avraam, Vuorinen, Tytti, Andreakos, Evangelos, Robertson, David L. and Papadopoulos, Nikolaos G.. 2023. "Respiratory eukaryotic virome expansion and bacteriophage deficiency characterize childhood asthma." Scientific Reports. 13 (1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-34730-7

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A survey of lineage‐specific genes in Triticeae reveals de novo gene evolution from genomic raw material
Poretti, Manuel, Praz, Coraline R, Sotiropoulos, Alexandros G. and Wicker, Thomas. 2023. "A survey of lineage‐specific genes in Triticeae reveals de novo gene evolution from genomic raw material." Plant Direct. 7 (3), p. e484. https://doi.org/10.1002/pld3.484

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The broad use of the Pm8 resistance gene in wheat resulted in hypermutation of the AvrPm8 gene in the powdery mildew pathogen
Kunz, Lukas, Sotiropoulos, Alexandros G., Graf, Johannes, Razavi, Mohammad, Keller, Beat and Müller, Marion C.. 2023. "The broad use of the Pm8 resistance gene in wheat resulted in hypermutation of the AvrPm8 gene in the powdery mildew pathogen." BMC Biology. 21 (1), p. 29. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12915-023-01513-5

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Mutagenesis of wheat powdery mildew reveals a single gene controlling both NLR and tandem kinase-mediated immunity
Bernasconi, Zoe, Stirnemann, Ursin, Heuberger, Matthias, Sotiropoulos, Alexandros, Graf, Johannes, Wicker, Thomas, Keller, Beat and Sánchez-Martín, Javier. 2023. "Mutagenesis of wheat powdery mildew reveals a single gene controlling both NLR and tandem kinase-mediated immunity." Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions. https://doi.org/10.1094/MPMI-09-23-0136-FI

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Widespread genetic heterogeneity and genotypic grouping associated with fungicide resistance among barley spot form net blotch isolates in Australia
Hassett, Kealan, Muria-Gonzalez, Mariano Jordi, Turner, Aleesha, McLean, Mark S., Wallwork, Hugh, Martin, Anke and Ellwood, Simon R.. 2023. "Widespread genetic heterogeneity and genotypic grouping associated with fungicide resistance among barley spot form net blotch isolates in Australia." G3: Genes, Genomes, Genetics. 13 (5).

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First report of Fusarium madaense as a cause of root and stalk rot on Sorghum bicolor in Australia
Gunasinghe, N., Vaghefi, N., Shivas, R. G., Tan, Y. P., Jordan, D., Mace, E., Cruickshank, A. and Martin, A.. 2023. "First report of Fusarium madaense as a cause of root and stalk rot on Sorghum bicolor in Australia." New Disease Reports. 47 (2). https://doi.org/10.1002/ndr2.12192

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Multi-parental fungal mapping population study to detect genomic regions associated with Pyrenophora teres f. teres virulence
Dahanayaka, Buddhika A. and Martin, Anke. 2023. "Multi-parental fungal mapping population study to detect genomic regions associated with Pyrenophora teres f. teres virulence." Scientific Reports. 13 (1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-36963-y

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Tolerance of wheat (Triticum aestivum) genotypes to root-lesion nematode (Pratylenchus thornei) in the subtropical grain region of eastern Australia
Thompson, John P., Sheedy, Jason G., Robinson, Neil A. and Clewett, Timothy G.. 2021. "Tolerance of wheat (Triticum aestivum) genotypes to root-lesion nematode (Pratylenchus thornei) in the subtropical grain region of eastern Australia." Euphytica: international journal on plant breeding. 217 (3), pp. 1-30. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10681-020-02761-0

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Grain protein concentration at elevated [CO2] is determined by genotype dependent variations in nitrogen remobilisation and nitrogen utilisation efficiency in wheat
Thompson, Michael, Okamoto, Mamoru, Martin, Anke and Seneweera, Saman. 2022. "Grain protein concentration at elevated [CO2] is determined by genotype dependent variations in nitrogen remobilisation and nitrogen utilisation efficiency in wheat." Plant Physiology and Biochemistry. 192, pp. 120-128. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plaphy.2022.10.003

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Fusarium pseudograminearum and F. culmorum affect the root system architecture of bread wheat
Saad, Ahmed, Christopher, Jack, Martin, Anke, McDonald, Stephen and Percy, Cassandra. 2023. "Fusarium pseudograminearum and F. culmorum affect the root system architecture of bread wheat." The Crop Journal. 11 (1), pp. 316-321. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cj.2022.08.013

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Discovery of resistance to Pratylenchus neglectus among P. thornei-resistant Iranian landrace wheats and the introgression of both resistances into advanced breeding lines
Sheedy, Jason G., Lin, Jing and Thompson, John P.. 2022. "Discovery of resistance to Pratylenchus neglectus among P. thornei-resistant Iranian landrace wheats and the introgression of both resistances into advanced breeding lines." Plant Pathology. 71 (9), pp. 2017-2028. https://doi.org/10.1111/ppa.13616

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Winter Cereal Reactions to Common Root Rot and Crown Rot Pathogens in the Field
Saad, Ahmed, Macdonald, Bethany, Martin, Anke, Knight, Noel L. and Percy, Cassandra. 2022. "Winter Cereal Reactions to Common Root Rot and Crown Rot Pathogens in the Field." Agronomy. 12 (10), pp. 1-18. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy12102571

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Using a hybrid mapping population to identify genomic regions of Pyrenophpra teres associated with virulence
Martin, Anke and Dahanayaka, Buddhika. 2022. "Using a hybrid mapping population to identify genomic regions of Pyrenophpra teres associated with virulence." Frontiers in Plant Science. 13, pp. 1-13. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.925107

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Resporulation of Metarhizium anisopliae granules on soil and mortality of Tenebrio molitor: Implications for wireworm management in sweetpotato
Shah, Sudhan, Ash, Gavin J. and Wilson, Bree A. L.. 2023. "Resporulation of Metarhizium anisopliae granules on soil and mortality of Tenebrio molitor: Implications for wireworm management in sweetpotato." Annals of Applied Biology. 182 (1), pp. 65-76. https://doi.org/10.1111/aab.12797

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Resistance to root-lesion nematode Pratylenchus neglectus identified in a new collection of two wild chickpea species (Cicer reticulatum and C. echinospermum) from Turkey
Rostad, Hannah E., Reen, Roslyn A., Mumford, Michael H., Zwart, Rebecca S. and Thompson, John P.. 2022. "Resistance to root-lesion nematode Pratylenchus neglectus identified in a new collection of two wild chickpea species (Cicer reticulatum and C. echinospermum) from Turkey." Plant Pathology. 71 (5), pp. 1205-1219. https://doi.org/10.1111/ppa.13544

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Cereal and Pulse Crops with Improved Resistance to Pratylenchus thornei Are Needed to Maximize Wheat Production and Expand Crop Sequence Options
Owen, Kirsty J., Clewett, Timothy G., Bell, Kerry L. and Thompson, John P. 2022. "Cereal and Pulse Crops with Improved Resistance to Pratylenchus thornei Are Needed to Maximize Wheat Production and Expand Crop Sequence Options." Agronomy. 12 (3), pp. 1-16. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy12030573

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The role of nutrients underlying interactions among root‑nodule bacteria (Bradyrhizobium sp.), arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (Funneliformis mosseae) and root‑lesion nematodes (Pratylenchus thornei) in nitrogen fixation and growth of mung bean (Vigna radiata)
Gough, E. C., Owen, K. J., Zwart, R. S. and Thompson, J. P.. 2022. "The role of nutrients underlying interactions among root‑nodule bacteria (Bradyrhizobium sp.), arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (Funneliformis mosseae) and root‑lesion nematodes (Pratylenchus thornei) in nitrogen fixation and growth of mung bean (Vigna radiata)." Plant and Soil: international journal on plant-soil relationships. 472 (1-2), pp. 421-449. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-021-05254-8

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Constitutive and Induced Expression of Total Phenol and Phenol Oxidases in Wheat Genotypes Ranging in Resistance/Susceptibility to the Root-Lesion Nematode Pratylenchus thornei
Rahaman, Md Motiur, Zwart, Rebecca S. and Thompson, John P.. 2020. "Constitutive and Induced Expression of Total Phenol and Phenol Oxidases in Wheat Genotypes Ranging in Resistance/Susceptibility to the Root-Lesion Nematode Pratylenchus thornei." Plants. 9 (4), pp. 1-17. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants9040485

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The First Annotated Genome Assembly of Macrophomina tecta Associated with Charcoal Rot of Sorghum
Poudel, Barsha, Purushotham, Neeraj, Jones, Ashley, Nasim, Jamila, Adorada, Dante L., Sparks, Adam H., Schwessinger, Benjamin and Vaghefi, Niloofar. 2022. "The First Annotated Genome Assembly of Macrophomina tecta Associated with Charcoal Rot of Sorghum." Genome Biology and Evolution. 14 (6), pp. 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1093/gbe/evac081

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More than meets the eye — unexpected diversity in downy mildews (Oomycetes) on grasses in Australia
Ryley, M. J., Tan, Y. P., Kruse, J., Thines, M. and Shivas, R. G.. 2022. "More than meets the eye — unexpected diversity in downy mildews (Oomycetes) on grasses in Australia." Mycological Progress: international journal of fungal sciences. 21 (1), pp. 297-310. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11557-021-01750-4

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First Report of Powdery Mildew Caused by Erysiphe cruciferarum on Brassica campestris var. pekinensis, B. carinata, Eruca sativa, E. vesicaria in Australia and on B. rapa and B. oleracea var. capitata in Western Australia
Gunasinghe, Niroshini, You, M. P., Lanoiselet, V., Eyres, N. and Barbetti, M. J.. 2013. "First Report of Powdery Mildew Caused by Erysiphe cruciferarum on Brassica campestris var. pekinensis, B. carinata, Eruca sativa, E. vesicaria in Australia and on B. rapa and B. oleracea var. capitata in Western Australia." Plant Disease: an international journal of applied plant pathology. 97 (9), pp. 1256-1256. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-03-13-0299-PDN

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Overcoming durum's Achilles heal
Martin, Anke. 2021. "Overcoming durum's Achilles heal." GroundCover.

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Site-specific, genotypic and temporal variation in photosynthesis and its related biochemistry in wheat (Triticum aestivum)
Dehigaspitiya, Prabuddha, Milham, Paul, Martin, Anke, Ash, Gavin, Gamage, Dananjali, Holford, Paul and Seneweera, Saman. 2021. "Site-specific, genotypic and temporal variation in photosynthesis and its related biochemistry in wheat (Triticum aestivum)." Functional Plant Biology: an international journal of plant function. 49 (2), pp. 115-131. https://doi.org/10.1071/FP21111

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Spatiotemporal development of Ascochyta blight in chickpea from primary infection foci: insights from plant, pathogen and the environment interactions to inform an epidemic risk
Khaliq, Ihsanul. 2021. "Spatiotemporal development of Ascochyta blight in chickpea from primary infection foci: insights from plant, pathogen and the environment interactions to inform an epidemic risk." European Journal of Plant Pathology. 161 (2), pp. 331-342. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10658-021-02324-6

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A QTL on the Ca7 chromosome of chickpea affects resistance to the root‑lesion nematode Pratylenchus thornei
Khoo, Kelvin H. P., Sheedy, Jason G., Taylor, Julian D., Croser, Janine S., Hayes, Julie E., Sutton, Tim, Thompson, John P. and Mather, Diane E.. 2021. "A QTL on the Ca7 chromosome of chickpea affects resistance to the root‑lesion nematode Pratylenchus thornei." Molecular Breeding: new strategies in plant improvement. 41 (12), pp. 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11032-021-01271-8

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Genetic biofortification of wheat with zinc: Opportunities to fine-tune zinc uptake, transport and grain loading
Kamaral, Chandima, Neate, Stephen M., Gunasinghe, Niroshini, Milham, Paul J., Paterson, David J., Kopittke, Peter M. and Seneweera, Saman. 2021. "Genetic biofortification of wheat with zinc: Opportunities to fine-tune zinc uptake, transport and grain loading." Physiologia Plantarum. 174 (1), pp. 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1111/ppl.13612

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Dimorphism in Neopseudocercosporella capsellae, an Emerging Pathogen Causing White Leaf Spot Disease of Brassicas
Gunasinghe, Niroshini, Barbetti, Martin J., You, Ming Pei, Dehigaspitiya, Prabuddha and Neate, Stephen. 2021. "Dimorphism in Neopseudocercosporella capsellae, an Emerging Pathogen Causing White Leaf Spot Disease of Brassicas." Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology. 11, pp. 1-15. https://doi.org/10.3389/fcimb.2021.678231

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The use of Pantoea agglomerans and Flavobacterium sp. to control banana pathogens
Gunasinghe, R. Niroshini, Ikiriwatte, Chamari J. and Karunaratne, Anjani M.. 2004. "The use of Pantoea agglomerans and Flavobacterium sp. to control banana pathogens." Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology. 79 (6), pp. 1002-1006. https://doi.org/10.1080/14620316.2004.11511852

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Interactions of Colletotrichum musae and Lasiodiplodia theobromae and their biocontrol by Pantoea agglomerans and Flavobacterium sp. in expression of crown rot of 'Embul' banana
Gunasinghe, W. K. R. Niroshini and Karunaratne, Anjani M.. 2009. "Interactions of Colletotrichum musae and Lasiodiplodia theobromae and their biocontrol by Pantoea agglomerans and Flavobacterium sp. in expression of crown rot of 'Embul' banana." BioControl: journal of the International Organisation for Biological Control. 54 (4), pp. 587-596. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10526-009-9210-4

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Transposable element populations shed light on the evolutionary history of wheat and the complex co‐evolution of autonomous and non‐autonomous retrotransposons
Wicker, Thomas, Stritt, Christoph, Sotiropoulos, Alexandros G, Poretti, Manuel, Pozniak, Curtis, Walkowiak, Sean, Gundlach, Heidrun and Stein, Nils. 2022. "Transposable element populations shed light on the evolutionary history of wheat and the complex co‐evolution of autonomous and non‐autonomous retrotransposons." Advanced Genetics. 3 (1). https://doi.org/10.1002/ggn2.202100022

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A fictional field case study to understand the genetic basis of host-fungal pathogen interactions using the wheat powdery mildew-wheat pathosystem
Sotiropoulos, Alexandros G., Sánchez-Martín, Javier, Widrig, Victoria, Isaksson, Jonatan, Bernasconi, Zoe, Koller, Teresa, Bearth, Giulia, Herren, Gerhard, Wicker, Thomas and Keller, Beat. 2022. "A fictional field case study to understand the genetic basis of host-fungal pathogen interactions using the wheat powdery mildew-wheat pathosystem." Journal of Biological Education. https://doi.org/10.1080/00219266.2022.2147574

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Global genomic analyses of wheat powdery mildew reveal association of pathogen spread with historical human migration and trade
Sotiropoulos, Alexandros G, Arango-Isaza, Epifanía, Ban, Tomohiro, Barbieri, Chiara, Bourras, Salim, Cowger, Christina, Czembor, Paweł C., Ben-David, Roi, Dinoor, Amos, Ellwood, Simon R., Graf, Johannes, Hatta, Koichi, Helguera, Marcelo, Sánchez-Martín, Javier, McDonald, Bruce A., Morgounov, Alexey I., Müller, Marion C., Shamanin, Vladimir, Shimizu, Kentaro K., ..., Wicker, Thomas. 2022. "Global genomic analyses of wheat powdery mildew reveal association of pathogen spread with historical human migration and trade." Nature Communications. 13 (1). https://doi.org/110.1038/s41467-022-31975-0

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Ancient variation of the AvrPm17 gene in powdery mildew limits the effectiveness of the introgressed rye Pm17 resistance gene in wheat
Müller, Marion C., Kunz, Lukas, Schudel, Seraina, Lawson, Aaron W., Kammerecker, Sandrine, Isaksson, Jonatan, Wyler, Michele, Graf, Johannes, Sotiropoulos, Alexandro G.s, Praz, Coraline R., Manser, Beatrice, Wicker, Thomas, Bourras, Salim and Keller, Beat. 2022. "Ancient variation of the AvrPm17 gene in powdery mildew limits the effectiveness of the introgressed rye Pm17 resistance gene in wheat." Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). 119 (30). https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2108808119

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A global analysis of matches and mismatches between human genetic and linguistic histories
Barbieri, Chiara, Blasi, Damian E., Arango-Isaza, Epifania, Sotiropoulos, Alexandros G., Hammarstrom, Harald, Wichmann, Soren, Greenhill, Simon J., Gray, Russell D., Forkel, Robert, Bickel, Balthasar and Shimizu, Kentaro K.. 2022. "A global analysis of matches and mismatches between human genetic and linguistic histories." Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). 119 (47), p. e2122084119. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2122084119

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IMA genome‑F17: Draft genome sequences of an Armillaria species from Zimbabwe, Ceratocystis colombiana, Elsinoë necatrix, Rosellinia necatrix, two genomes of Sclerotinia minor, short‑read genome assemblies and annotations of four Pyrenophora teres isolates from barley grass, and a long-read genome assembly of Cercospora zeina
Wingfield, Brenda D., Berger, Dave K., Coetzee, Martin P. A., Duong, Tuan A., Martin, Anke, Pham, Nam Q., van denBerg, Noelani, Wilken, P. Markus, Arun‑Chinnappa, Kiruba Shankari., Barnes, Irene, Buthelezi, Sikelela, Dahanayaka, Buddhika Amarasinghe, Durán, Alvaro, Engelbrecht, Juanita, Feurtey, Alice, Fourie, Arista, Fourie, Gerda, Hartley, Jesse, Kabwe, Eugene N. K., ..., Wingfield, Michael J.. 2022. "IMA genome‑F17: Draft genome sequences of an Armillaria species from Zimbabwe, Ceratocystis colombiana, Elsinoë necatrix, Rosellinia necatrix, two genomes of Sclerotinia minor, short‑read genome assemblies and annotations of four Pyrenophora teres isolates from barley grass, and a long-read genome assembly of Cercospora zeina ." IMA Fungus: the global mycological journal. 13 (1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s43008-022-00104-3

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The identification of novel root-lesion nematode (Pratylenchus thornei & P. neglectus) resistances in Iranian landrace wheat (Triticum aestivum) and einkorn (T. monococcum) and their introgression into Australian wheat cultivars
Sheedy, Jason Glen. 2022. The identification of novel root-lesion nematode (Pratylenchus thornei & P. neglectus) resistances in Iranian landrace wheat (Triticum aestivum) and einkorn (T. monococcum) and their introgression into Australian wheat cultivars. PhD by Publication Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/yw715

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Publisher Correction: Transcriptome analysis reveals key genes associated with root-lesion nematode Pratylenchus thornei resistance in chickpea
Channale Sonal, Kalavikatte, Danamma, Thompson J.P., Kudapa, Himabindu, Bajaj, Prasad, Varshney, Rajeev K., Zwart, Rebecca S. and Thudi, Mahendar. 2022. "Publisher Correction: Transcriptome analysis reveals key genes associated with root-lesion nematode Pratylenchus thornei resistance in chickpea ." Scientific Reports. 12 (1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-08495-4

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Fungal Planet description sheets: 1436–1477
Tan, Y.P., Bishop-Hurley, S.L., Shivas, R.G., Cowan, D.A., Maggs-Kolling, G., Maharachchikumbura, S.S.N., Pinruan, U., Bransgrove, K.L., De la Pena-Lastra, S., Larsson, E., Lebel, T., Mahadevakumar, S., Mateos, A., Osieck, E.R., Rigueiro-Rodriguez, A., Sommai, S., Ajithkumar, K., Akulov, A., Anderson, F.E., ..., Crous, P.W.. 2022. "Fungal Planet description sheets: 1436–1477." Persoonia. 49, pp. 261-350. https://doi.org/10.3767/persoonia.2022.49.08

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Resistance of Wild Relatives (Cicer Reticulatum and C. Echinospermum) of Chickpea (C. Arietinum) to the Root-Lesion Nematode Pratylenchius Neglectus
Rostad, Hannah Elizabeth. 2022. Resistance of Wild Relatives (Cicer Reticulatum and C. Echinospermum) of Chickpea (C. Arietinum) to the Root-Lesion Nematode Pratylenchius Neglectus. PhD by Publication Master of Science (Research). University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/q7q85

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Comparison of disease severity caused by four soil-borne pathogens in winter cereal seedlings
Saad, Ahmed, Macdonald, Bethany, Martin, Anke, Knight, Noel L. and Percy, Cassandra. 2021. "Comparison of disease severity caused by four soil-borne pathogens in winter cereal seedlings." Crop and Pasture Science. 72 (5), pp. 325-334. https://doi.org/10.1071/cp20245

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