The culture of shoot tips of hop (Humulus lupulus L.) to eliminate viruses |
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Authors: | J VINE Sallie OP Jones |
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Institution: | East Mailing Research Station, Maidstone, Kent |
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Abstract: | The culture of hop shoot tips has proved highly effective in eliminating Prunus necrotic ringspot and hop mosaic virus from eleven varieties of hop. The culture technique was successful even when plants were raised from tips as long as 5 mm. |
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