Mutations in the acetolactate synthase (ALS) enzyme affect shattercane (Sorghum bicolor) response to ALS-inhibiting herbicides

Abstract Background Shattercane [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench ssp. Arundinaceum (Desv.)] is a competitive weed in North America's corn, soybean, sorghum, and other agronomic crops. Control of shattercane with POST herbicides in corn became possible with the introduction of acetolactate synthase...

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Main Authors: Ismail M. Dweikat, Malleswari Gelli, Mark Bernards, Alex Martin, Amit Jhala
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-06-01
Series:Hereditas
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41065-023-00291-y