Agronomy Science
Ug99: Ug99 or a strain of fungus Pucciniagraministritici (Pgt) has been causing a wide damage to wheat crop across the world. Scientists have now gained gene-level insights into how this deadly fungus attacks the cereal crop. |
The breakthrough would mean suspect samples could be analysed within hours in an emergency rather than weeks, potentially saving crops from being destroyed. |
Remember This The damage to wheat crop due to the fungus has already been seen in many countries in Africa and West Asia but is yet to reach India.
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Garib-sal Scientists from Indian Institute of Ma¬dras has discovered that this rice variety is capable of .... |
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