Development and characterization of genetic stocks in pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) resistant to downy mildew

Rao, S A and Singh, S D and Mengesha, M H and Reddy, K N and Rao, S N (1996) Development and characterization of genetic stocks in pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) resistant to downy mildew. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 66 (4). pp. 221-223. ISSN 0019-5022

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Abstract

Downy mildew or green car caused by Sclerospora graminicola (Sacc.) Schroet. is the mosl important disease of pearl millet [Pe1111isetum glaucum (L.) R. Br. emend. Stuntz]. This causes severe loss in grain yield due to complete or partial conversion of florets into leafy structures (Singh et al. 1993). Since host-plant resistance is the most feasible method to control this disease. about 300 genetic stocks developed from the spontaneously occurring mutants in the world collection of pearl millet gcrmplasm were screened for resistance to downy mi I dew. This paper contains the origin of the mutants and development of genetic stocks, describes their morphological and agronomical characters. and gives Lheir potential use in pearl millet improvement...

Item Type:	Article
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Uncontrolled Keywords:	Pearl millet, downy mildew, disease, genetic stocks
Subjects:	Mandate crops > Millets > Pearl Millet Others > Genetics and Genomics Others > Entomology
Depositing User:	Mr Ramesh K
Date Deposited:	29 May 2017 05:45
Last Modified:	22 Jun 2017 08:45
URI:	http://oar.icrisat.org/id/eprint/10029
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