Search for dissertations about: "endophytes"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the word endophytes.

  2. 1. Controlling Fusarium Head Blight in oat

    Author : Alfia Khairullina; Tillämpad biokemi; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; FHB; oat; UDP-glucosyltransferase; deoxynivalenol; mycotoxins; biocontrol; Clonostachys rosea; Fusarium head blight; Fusarium graminearum; endophytes;

    Abstract : Oats (Avena sativa) is a versatile crop grown worldwide for animal feed and human consumption. Humanoat consumption has recently risen due to its various health benefits. However, oats are susceptible toFusarium head blight (FHB) caused by various Fusarium fungi. FHB reduces yield and leads to mycotoxinaccumulation. READ MORE

  4. 2. Endophytic fungi in elms : implications for the integrated management of Dutch elm disease

    Author : Kathrin Blumenstein; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Integrated pest management calls for new biocontrol solutions in management of forest diseases. Endophytic fungi that are commonly found in tree tissue may have potential in biocontrol. READ MORE

  5. 3. Endophytic fungi in meadow fescue and other forage grasses

    Author : Anja Bylin; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Many cool-season forage grasses associate with an endophytic fungus of the genus Epichloë. In Sweden one of the most important forage grasses is meadow fescue (Festuca pratensis Huds.), which is known to associate with Epichloë uncinata, previously named Neotyphodium uncinatum. READ MORE

  6. 4. Phenolics, Nitrogen, and Biotic Interactions : A Study of Phenylpropanoid Metabolites and Gene Expression in the Leaves of Populus tremula

    Author : Vicki Huizu Decker; Benedicte Riber Albrectsen; George Newcombe; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Populus tremula; condensed tannins; salicinoids; phenolics; genetic variation; soil nitrogen fertilization; herbivory; biology; biologi;

    Abstract : European aspen (Populus tremula) is a fast growing tree species, rich in phenolic compounds. Defense theories suggest that soil nitrogen greatly influence plant allocation togrowth and defense; however, the allocation priorities are not well understood. READ MORE