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Developing techniques for evaluating the susceptibility of root-disease resistant Port-Orford-Cedar to foliar and stem canker diseases.

Creator:

Martin, Danielle K. H.

Abstract:

Since around 1923 Port-Orford-cedar (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana (A. Murray) Parl.) has been affected by Phytophthora root disease caused by the virulent introduced pathogen Phytophthora lateralis. A systematic resistance testing and breeding program located at the USDA Forest Service Dorena Genetic Resource Center in Cottage Grove, Oregon was initiated in 1997 with...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis