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Identifying Pathogens Of Switchgrass And Investigating Antimicrobial Activity Of Switchgrass-Derived Extractives, Andrea Linh Vu
Identifying Pathogens Of Switchgrass And Investigating Antimicrobial Activity Of Switchgrass-Derived Extractives, Andrea Linh Vu
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Switchgrass is an increasingly important biofuel crop, but knowledge of switchgrass fungal pathogens is not extensive. The purpose of this research was to identify the fungal pathogens that decrease crop yield of switchgrass grown in Tennessee and to investigate a potential value-added by-product of the switchgrass biofuel conversion process. The specific objectives were 1) to identify and characterize prevalent fungal pathogens of switchgrass in Tennessee, 2) assess switchgrass seed produced in the United States for seedborne fungal pathogens, and 3) evaluate switchgrass extractives for antimicrobial activity against plant pathogens.
Diseased switchgrass samples were collected from several locations in East Tennessee. …