Improving maize by QTL mapping, agronomic performance and breeding to reduce aflatoxin in Texas /

Aflatoxins are potent carcinogens produced by the fungus Aspergillus flavus Link:Fr and are a significant preharvest problem in maize production in Texas, the southern US, and subtropical climates. Several sources of maize germplasm are available which reduce preharvest aflatoxin accumulation, but m...

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Bibliographic Details

Main Author:	Mayfield, Kerry
Other Authors:	Murray, Seth C. (Thesis advisor), Rooney, William L. (Thesis advisor)
Format:	Thesis eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[College Station, Tex.] : [Texas A&M University], [2012]
Subjects:	Major Plant Breeding. Resistance Maize Yield Aflatoxin QTL
Online Access:	Link to OAK Trust copy