phenotypic selection

A rapid and efficient in vivo inoculation method for introducing tree stem canker pathogens onto leaves: suitable for large-scale assessment of resistance in poplar breeding progeny

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Researchers developed a faster, easier method to test whether poplar trees can resist stem canker diseases caused by fungi. Instead of using time-consuming tests on woody stems, they inoculated fungal pathogens directly onto leaves and measured disease symptoms after 5 days. This new leaf-based method works just as well as traditional methods but is much quicker and requires fewer resources, making it ideal for testing large numbers of hybrid poplar trees in breeding programs.

A rapid and efficient in vivo inoculation method for introducing tree stem canker pathogens onto leaves: suitable for large-scale assessment of resistance in poplar breeding progeny

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Scientists developed a new, faster way to test poplar trees for resistance to stem canker diseases by inoculating fungal pathogens directly onto leaves instead of using whole stem segments. This method is much simpler, cheaper, and produces results in just 5 days compared to weeks for traditional methods. By testing leaves at different positions on trees and under different light conditions, researchers showed this leaf-based method accurately identifies resistant poplar clones for breeding programs.

Research Keyword: phenotypic selection

A rapid and efficient in vivo inoculation method for introducing tree stem canker pathogens onto leaves: suitable for large-scale assessment of resistance in poplar breeding progeny

A rapid and efficient in vivo inoculation method for introducing tree stem canker pathogens onto leaves: suitable for large-scale assessment of resistance in poplar breeding progeny