Effective seed sterilization methods require optimization across maize genotypes
J. J. Parnell, G. Pal, A. Awan, S. Vintila, G. Houdinet, C. V. Hawkes, P. Balint-Kurti, M. R. Wagner, M. Kleiner
This study evaluates seed sterilization protocols for two maize varieties, finding that different protocols are needed for different genotypes and seed sources to prevent fungal contamination.
bioRxiv · Dec 14, 2023Microbiology