Targeted mutation in eIF4G gene in rice

Rice tungro disease (RTD), caused by the interaction between rice tungro spherical virus (RTSV) and rice tungro bacilliform virus (RTBV) is a serious constraint in rice production. Natural RTSV resistance is due to a mutation in the translation initiation factor 4 gamma (eIF4G) gene. To develop nove...

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Main Author: S. Nithya, Yaiphabi Kumam, S. Varanavasiappan, K. K. Kumar, Muthamilan and D. Sudhakar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indian Society of Plant Breeders 2020-12-01
Series:Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding
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