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Impact of a Horizontally Transmitted Endophyte, Balansia Henningsiana, on Growth and Drought Tolerance of Panicum rigidulum
Author(s): A. Z. Ren and K. Clayy
Month: Jun
Year: 2009
Journal: International Journal of Plant Sciences
Volume: 170
Issue: 5
Pages: 599-608
Article Topic(s): Fungi,Pathology,Water
Research Setting(s): Greenhouse
Species Referenced: Panicum rigidulum (Redtop panicgrass),
Abstract
Examines the effects of the fungus Balansia henningsiana on the growth of Panicum rigidulum. Under normal conditions, there was no difference between infected and uninfected plants. However, under drought stress, biomass of infected plants was reduced.Suggested Citation
A. Z. Ren and K. Clayy. "Impact of a Horizontally Transmitted Endophyte, Balansia Henningsiana, on Growth and Drought Tolerance of Panicum rigidulum." International Journal of Plant Sciences 170.5 (2009): 599-608.Go back