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Mechanisms of biocontrol of Gaeumannomyces graminis var. tritici by Pseudomonas corrugata strain 2140 : genetic and biochemical aspects / Ian Ross.

Bibliography: leaves 207-220. / 220 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm. / Title page, contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University Library. / Pseudomonas corrigata strain 2140 (Pc2140), isolated from wheat field soil in Australia, antagonises the take-all fungus, Gaeumannomyces graminis var. tritici (Ggt) in vitro and significantly reduces take-all symptoms on wheat in pot trials. This study investigates the mechanisms by which the biocontrol agent reduces the disease symptoms. Biochemical analysis of metabolites of P. corrugata 2140 reveal a number of compounds potentially antagonistic to Ggt and which may play a role in disease control. These include water-soluble antibiotics, siderophores, proteases, peptides and volatiles including hydrogen cyanide. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Crop Protection, 1996

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:ADTP/260033
Date January 1996
CreatorsRoss, Ian L.
Source SetsAustraliasian Digital Theses Program
Languageen_US
Detected LanguageEnglish

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