Comparative Analysis of Coding and Non-Coding Features within Insect Tolerance Loci in Wheat with Their Homologs in

Tugdem Muslu1, Bala Ani Akpinar2, Sezgi Biyiklioglu-Kaya1

  • 1Molecular Biology, Genetics and Bioengineering Program, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Sabanci University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey.

Summary

Protecting wheat yields requires understanding pest resistance. This study compares genes for wheat stem sawfly (WSS) and orange wheat blossom midge (OWBM) resistance across cereals, aiding future crop improvement.

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