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Bean Rust Fungus Deterrent Developed
The detection of 3,000 plant proteins produced in common
bean plants may help develop a resistance against the bean
rust fungus, Uromyces appendiculatus, a major concern for
growers throughout the continental United States.
Until recently, disease resistance genes and their proteins
were studied one at a time, but through a process known
as high-throughput mass spectrometry, identification is
completed at a much faster rate.
More than 1,500 interactions between the fungus and
the plant were revealed, leading to the identification of a
potential set of master regulator proteins with a strong
resistance response in the plant. This new information may
help breeders improve bean varieties that are currently
threatened by rust.
25th Anniversary CropKing
Hydroponic Grower’s Conference
Held in Dover, DE April 2 to 4,
the 25th Annual 2009 CropKing
Hydroponic Grower’s Conference
was the perfect opportunity for
the experienced grower with an
interest in hydroponics as a business to enhance
their knowledge. Attendees benefited from 60 years
combined experience of