
Listing of Useful Plants of the World
NOTICE: Information on the background to this Listing is available. The analysis of numbers of papers/mentions over time was completed in 1997, using the Agricola database (1970-1996). Hard copies of the Listing (553 pages; over 4200 new crops listed with the analyses of numbers of papers over time included) are available from the publisher, Dr Rob Fletcher; see Advice on Publications Available.
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weed.Eragrostis curvula
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Common Name(s):
weeping lovegrass syn pasto lloronReferences
(Biological Abstracts 1988-2000):[These references are from the Biological Abstracts database and are courtesy of SilverPlatter Information. For more information re SilverPlatter, go to
www.silverplatter.com. References are listed alphabetically by author within years, with most recent references first; addresses of author(s) have been included when available. To search within this page, we suggest using Find in Page, within the Edit menu of the Web Browser.]Bai, G., M. Ayele, et al. (2000). Genetic diversity in tef (Eragrostis tef (Zucc) Trotter) and its relatives as revealed by random amplified polymorphic DNAs. Euphytica 112(1): 15-22. {a} Plant Molecular Genetics Laboratory, Department of Plant and Soil Science, Texas Tech University, Mail Stop 2122, Lubbock, TX, 79409, USA
Di, R. M. A., M. A. Ibanez, et al. (2000). Estimation of repeatability and phenotypic correlations in Eragrostis curvula. Journal of Agricultural Science. March 134(2): 207-212. {a} Facultad de Agronomia y Veterinaria, Universidad Nacional de Rio Cuarto, 5800, Rio Cuarto, Argentina
Matsumoto, J., H. Muraoka, et al. (2000). Whole plant carbon gain of an endangered herbaceous species Aster kantoensis and the influence of shading by an alien grass Eragrostis curvula in its gravelly floodplain habitat. Annals of Botany London. [print] October 86(4): 787-797. {a} Institute of Agricultural and Life-Science, University of Tokyo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8657, Japan
McFarland, J. B. and R. Mitchell (2000). Fire effects on weeping lovegrass tiller density and demographics. Agronomy Journal. [print] January February 92(1): 42-47. {a} Dep. of Range, Wildlife, and Fisheries Management, Texas Tech Univ., Lubbock, TX, 79409-2125, USA
Bai, G., M. Ayele, et al. (1999). Amplified fragment length polymorphism analysis of tef (Eragrostis tef (Zucc.) Trotter). Crop Science. May June 39(3): 819-824. {a} Plant Molecular Genetics Lab, Dep. of Plant and Soil Science, Texas Tech Univ., Lubbock, TX, 79409-2122, USA
Buschiazzo, D. E., S. B. Aimar, et al. (1999). Long-term maize, sorghum, and millet monoculture effects on an Argentina Typic Ustipsamment. Arid Soil Research and Rehabilitation 13(1): 1-15. {a} Fac. Agron., UNLPam, C.C. 300, 6300 Santa Rosa, Argentina
Frayssinet, N., S. Cardone, et al. (1999). Cytological alterations in Eragrostis regenerants. Cytologia Tokyo. June 64(2): 129-135. {a} Dpto. de Agronomia, UNS. San Andres 800, Bahia Blanca, 8000, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Mentis, M. T. (1999). Diagnosis of the rehabilitation of opencast coal mines on the Highveld of South Africa. South African Journal of Science. May 95(5): 210-215. {a} Envirobiz Africa, 29 Heaton Nicholls Road, Kloof, 3610, South Africa
Muir, J. P. and L. Abrao (1999). Agronomic evaluation of 10 cultivated grasses in semi-arid Mozambique. Tropical Grasslands. March 33(1): 34-39. {a} Stephenville A.R.E.C., Route 2, Stephenville, TX, USA
Perrin, M. R. and C. L. Taolo (1999). Diet of introduced roan antelope at Weenen Nature Reserve, South Africa. South African Journal of Wildlife Research 29(2): 43-51. {a} Department of Zoology and Entomology, University of Natal, Scottsville, 3209, Natal, South Africa
Wheeler, A. G., Jr. (1999). Oncozygia clavicornis Stal and Allopodops mississippiensis Harris and Johnston: Association of rarely collected Nearctic turtle bugs (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae: Podopinae) with an introduced African grass. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. [print] Oct 101(4): 714-721. {a} Department of Entomology, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, 29634-0365, USA
Campbell, M. H. and H. I. Nicol (1998). Effects of wiping herbicides on serrated tussock (Nassela trichotoma (Nees) Arech.) and African lovegrass (Eragrostis curvula (Shrad.) Nees). Plant Protection Quarterly 13(1): 36-38. NSW Agric., Orange Agric. Inst., Forest Road, Orange, NSW 2800, Australia
Di, B. S., S. Puliga, et al. (1998). S. stapfianus and E. curvula cv. consol in vivo photosynthesis, PSII activity and ABA content during dehydration. Plant Growth Regulation 25(2): 97-104. {a} Dip. Scienze Agronomiche Gestione del Territorio Agroforestale, Universita Firenze, 50144 P.le delle Cascine 18, Italy
Ibanez, M. A., M. M. Poverene, et al. (1998). Response and stability in lovegrass cultivars (Eragrostis curvula (Schrad.) Nees) under controlled environmental conditions. Seed Science and Technology 26(1): 97-106. {a} Fac. Agron. Vet., Univ. Nac. Rio Cuarto, E. P. No. 9, 5800 Rio Cuarto, Argentina
Lutge, B. U., M. B. Hardy, et al. (1998). Soil and sward characteristics of patches and non-patches in the Highland Sourveld of South Africa. Tropical Grasslands 32(1): 64-71. {a} Cedara Coll. Agric., Dep. Agric.-KwaZulu-Natal, P/Bag X9059, Pietermaritzburg 3200, South Africa
Marinelli, A., G. J. March, et al. (1998). Assessment of crop loss in peanut caused by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, S. minor, and Sclerotium rolfsii in Argentina. International Journal of Pest Management 44(4): 251-254. {a} Fitopatologia, Univ. Nac. Rio Cuarto, Estafeta Postal 9, 5800 Rio Cuarto, Argentina
Murray, B. R. (1998). Density-dependent germination and the role of seed leachate. Australian Journal of Ecology 23(5): 411-418. {a} Sch. Biol. Sci., Macquarie Univ., NSW 2109, Australia
Sager, R. L. and H. Casagrande (1998). Effect of drinking water salinity on dry matter intake and digestibility of low and high quality forages. Investigacion Agraria Produccion y Sanidad Animales 13(1-3): 69-76. {a} EEA San Luis. INTA, 5730. V. Mercedes, San Luis, Argentina
Ueno, O. (1998). Immunogold localization of photosynthetic enzymes in leaves of various C4 plants, with particular reference to pyruvate orthophosphate dikinase. Journal of Experimental Botany 49(327): 1637-1646. {a} Dep. Plant Physiol., Natl. Inst. Agrobiol. Resources, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305, Japan
Van, R. L., S. C. R. I. De, et al. (1998). Revegetation on a coal find ash disposal site in South Africa. Journal of Environmental Quality 27(6): 1479-1486. {a} Res. Inst. Reclamation Ecology, Potchefstroom Univ. Christian Higher Education, Potchefstroom 2520, South Africa
Wan, C. and R. E. Sosebee (1998). Tillering responses to red:far-red light ratio during different phenological stages in Eragrostis curvula. Environmental and Experimental Botany 40(3): 247-254. {a} Dep. Range Wildlife and Fish. Manage., Tex. Tech Univ., Lubbock, TX 79409, USA
Dear, B. S. and P. S. Cocks (1997). Effect of perennial pasture species on surface soil moisture and early growth and survival of subterranean clover (Trifolium subterraneum L.) seedlings. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research 48(5): 683-693. {a} NSW Agriculture, Agricultural Res. Inst., PMB, Pine Gully Rd., Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650, Australia
Johnston, W. H. and V. F. Shoemark (1997). Establishment and persistence of palatable taxa of Eragrostis curvula complex in southern New South Wales. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture 37(1): 55-65. New South Wales Dep. Land Water Conservation, PO Box 146, South Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650, Australia
Lazarides, M. (1997). A revision of Eragrostis (Eragrostideae, Eleusininae, Poaceae) in Australia. Australian Systematic Botany 10(1): 77-187. CSIRO Div. Plant Industry, GPO Box 1600, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia
Lutz, E. E., L. Salguez, et al. (1997). Necessity of standardizing the methods for determining nutritive quality of forage plants. Phyton Buenos Aires 60(1-2): 27-32. {a} Dep. de Agronomia de la Universidad Nacional del Sur, Bahia Blanca, Argentina
Meeske, R. and H. M. Basson (1997). The effect of a lactic acid bacterial inoculant on the fermentation dynamics of Eragrostis curvula during ensiling. African Journal of Range and Forage Science 14(3): 103-106. {a} ARC-Irene Anim. Nutr. Products Inst., Private Bag X2, Irene 1675, South Africa
Peel, M. D., J. G. Carman, et al. (1997). Megasporocyte callose in apomictic buffelgrass, Kentucky Bluegrass, Pennisetum squamulatum Fresen, Tripsacum L., and weeing lovegrass. Crop Science 37(3): 724-732. {a} Dep. Plants Soils Biometeorol., Utah State Univ., Logan, UT 84322-4820, USA
Poverene, M. M. and P. W. Voigt (1997). Isozyme variation and germplasm relationships in the Eragrostis curvula complex. Biochemical Systematics and Ecology 25(1): 21-32. {a} Agronomy Dep., Universidad Nacional del Sur, and CERZOS, 8000 Bahia Blanca, Argentina
Rethman, N. F. G., P. S. Venter, et al. (1997). Influence of soil water availability on the above and below ground phytomass of five sub-tropical grass species. Applied Plant Science 11(1): 29-30. {a} Dep. Plant Prod. Soil Sci., Univ. Pretoria, Pretoria 0002, South Africa
Venette, R. C., F. A. M. Mostafa, et al. (1997). Trophic interactions between bacterial-feeding nematodes in plant rhizospheres and the nematophagous fungus Hirsutella rhossiliensis to suppress Heterodera schachtii. Plant and Soil 191(2): 213-223. {a} Dep. Nematology, Univ. Calif., Davis, CA 95616, USA
Xu, J. R., M. Urban, et al. (1997). The CPKA gene of Magnaporthe grisea is essential for appressorial penetration. Molecular Plant Microbe Interactions 10(2): 187-194. {a} Dep. Biological Sciences, Purdue Univ., West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
Brevedan, R. E., C. A. Busso, et al. (1996). Production and nitrogen cycling in an ecosystem of Eragrostis curvula in semiarid Argentina. II. Nitrogen content and transfers. Acta Oecologica 17(3): 211-223. Dep. de Agronomia, Centro de Recursos Naturales Renovables de la Zona Semiarida, Univ. Nacional del Sur, 8000 Bahia Blanca, Argentina
Burson, B. L. and P. W. Voigt (1996). Cytogenetic relationships between the Eragrostis curvula and E. lehmanniana complexes. International Journal of Plant Sciences 157(5): 632-637. {a} USDA-ARS, Dep. Soil Crop Sci., Texas A and M Univ., College Station, TX 77843-2474, USA
Distel, R. A., J. J. Villalba, et al. (1996). Persistence of the effects of early experience on consumption of low-quality roughage by sheep. Journal of Animal Science 74(5): 965-968. {a} Dep. Agronomia-CERZOS, Universidad Nacional del Sur, 8000-Bahia Blanca, Argentina
Echenique, V., P. Polci, et al. (1996). Plant regeneration in weeping lovegrass, (Eragrostis curvula) through inflorescence culture. Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture 46(2): 123-130. {a} Dep. Agronomia, Univ. Nacl. Sur Cent. Resursos Nat. Renovables Zona Semiarida, San Andres 800, 8000 Bahia Blanca, Argentina
Echenique, V., M. Poverene, et al. (1996). Natural variability and variability generated by in vitro culture in Eragrostis curvula. Biotecnologia Aplicada 13(2): 139-140. {a} Dep. Agronomia, U.N.S., CERZOS-CONICET, Bahia Blanca, Argentina
Frayssinet, N., S. Cardone, et al. (1996). Effect of in vitro cultivation on the microsporogenesis of two weeping lovegrass cultivars. Biotecnologia Aplicada 13(4): 287-288. {a} UBA, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Lazzari, M. A., A. O. Gargano, et al. (1996). 15N estimates of dinitrogen fixation in alfalfa-weeping lovegrass swards under field conditions. Revista Argentina de Microbiologia 28(4): 175-181. {a} Dep. Agron., Univ. Nacional del Sur, 8000 Bahia Blanca, Argentina
Montani, T., C. A. Busso, et al. (1996). Production and nitrogen cycling in an ecosystem of Eragrostis curvula in semiarid Argentina: I. Plant biomass and productivity. Acta Oecologica 17(2): 151-162. {a} Dep. Agronomia, Univ. Nacl. Sur, 8000 Bahia Blanca, Argentina
Pieterse, P. A., B. J. Van, et al. (1996). Effect of spring burning on the production on an Eragrostis curvula pasture. Applied Plant Science 10(2): 60-64. {a} Dep. Plantprod. Grondkunde, Fak. Biol. Landbouwetenskappe, Univ. Pretoria, Pretoria 0002, South Africa
Puecher, D. I., M. A. Ibanez, et al. (1996). Classification and diversity values of seventeen cultivars of Eragrostis curvula. Seed Science and Technology 24(1): 139-149. Fac. Agronomia Veterinaria, Universidad Nacional Rio Cuarto, E.P. N 9, 5800 Rio Cuarto, Argentina
Puliga, S., C. Vazzana, et al. (1996). Control of crops leaf growth by chemical and hydraulic influences. Journal of Experimental Botany 47(297): 529-537. {a} Dip. Agronomia Produzioni Erbacee, P. delle Cascine 18, 50144 Firenze, Italy
Rogers, M. E., C. L. Noble, et al. (1996). Identifying suitable grass species for saline areas. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture 36(2): 197-202. Inst. Sustainable Irrigated Agriculture, Dep. Agriculture, Energy Minerals, Private Bag, Ferguson Road, Tatura, Vic. 3616, Australia
Voigt, P. W., C. R. Tischler, et al. (1996). Seed dormancy and its alleviation in lovegrass hybrids. Crop Science 36(6): 1699-1705. {a} USDA-ARS, Appalachian Soil Water Res. Lab., P.O. Box 400, Beaver, WV 25813-0400, USA
Woo, B. M., N. C. Kim, et al. (1996). A study of plant succession stages of highway cut-slope. In case study on Joongbu-highway. Journal of Korean Forestry Society 85(3): 347-359. {a} Dep. Forest Resources, Coll. Agriculture Life Sciences, Seoul National Univ., Suwon 441-744, South Korea
Belyuchenko, I. S. (1995). Content of macroelements and trace elements in the fodder weight of herbaceous plants of different origin cultivated in the southern regions of the Commonwealth of Independent States. Rastitel'nye Resursy 31(1): 15-24. Kuban State Agrar. Univ., Krasnodar, Russia
Milberg, P. and B. B. Lamont (1995). Fire enhances weed invasion of roadside vegetation in southwestern Australia. Biological Conservation 73(1): 45-49. {a} Dep. Crop Prod. Sci., Swed. Univ. Agric. Sci., Box 7043, 750 07 Uppsala, Sweden
Poverene, M. M. and P. W. Voigt (1995). Identification of apomictic and sexual Eragrostis curvula (Schrad) Nees hybrids by isozyme analysis. Mendeliana 11(1): 29-36. {a} Dep. Agronomia, Univ. Nacl. del Sur, 8000 Bahia Blanca, Argentina
Rabotnikof, C. M., G. M. Planas, et al. (1995). Near infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS) for predicting forage quality of perennial warm-season grasses in La Pampa, Argentina. Annales de Zootechnie Paris 44(1): 97-100. {a} Fac. Agronomia, Univ. Nacional La Pampa, PO Box 300, 6300 Santa Rosa, La Pampa, Argentina
Sweigard, J. A., A. M. Carroll, et al. (1995). Identification, Cloning, and Characterization of PWL2, a Gene for Host Species Specificity in the Rice Blast Fungus. Plant Cell 7(8): 1221-1233. {a} DuPont Cent. Res. Dev., E. I. Pont Nemours Co., PO Box 80402, Wilmington, DE 19880-0402, USA
Akbar, G., S. Rafique, et al. (1994). Evaluation of different exotic grass species in upland Balochistan. Pakistan Journal of Forestry 44(1): 1-8. Arid Zone Res. Inst., Parc, PO Box 63, Brewery Rd., Quetta 87300, Pakistan
Cransberg, L. and D. J. McFarlane (1994). Can perennial pastures provide the basis for a sustainable farming system in southern Australia? New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research 37(3): 287-294. Western Australian Dep. Agric., Albany, WA 6330, Australia
Distel, R. A., J. J. Villalba, et al. (1994). Effects of early experience on voluntary intake of low-quality roughage by sheep. Journal of Animal Science 72(5): 1191-1195. {a} Dep. Agronomia-CERZOS, Univ. Nacional Sur, 8000 Bahia Blanca, Argentina
Erasmus, L. J., P. M. Botha, et al. (1994). Amino acid profile and intestinal digestibility in dairy cows of rumen-undegradable protein from various feedstuffs. Journal of Dairy Science 77(2): 541-551. {a} Irene Anim. Prod. Inst., Private Bag X2, Irene 1675, South Africa
Ibanez, M. A., R. M. A. Di, et al. (1994). Isozymic polymorphisms in a diploid population of lovegrass (Eragrostis curvula). Journal of Genetics and Breeding 48(2): 141-148. {a} Facultad Agronomia Veterinaria, Universidad Nacional Rio Cuarto, 5800 Rio Cuarto, Argentina
Movia, C. P. and S. M. Navone (1994). LANDSAT TM: A tool to evaluate range degradation in the Argentine Puna. Investigacion Agraria Produccion y Proteccion Vegetales 9(1): 127-136. Fac. Agronomia, Univ. Buenos Aires, Avda. San Martin 4453, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Mynhardt, J. E., R. M. V. Van, et al. (1994). Competitive ability of two grass species: Anthephora pubescens and Eragrostis curvula: 2. Growth analysis. South African Journal of Botany 60(5): 269-275. {a} Roodeplaat Grassland Inst., Private Bag X05, Lynn East 0039, South Africa
Mynhardt, J. E., R. M. W. Van, et al. (1994). Competitive ability of two grass species: Anthephora pubescens and Eragrostis curvula: 1. Yield and biomass allocation. South African Journal of Botany 60(5): 261-268. {a} Roodeplaat Grassland Inst., Private Bag X05, Lynn East 0039, South Africa
Pieterse, P. A., B. J. Van, et al. (1994). Evaluation of ammonium nitrate solution as N fertilizer for Eragrostis curvula. Applied Plant Science 8(2): 72-74. Dep. Plantproduksie Grondkunde, Fak. Landbouwetenskappe, Univ. Pretoria, Pretoria 0002, South Africa
Snyman, H. A. (1994). Evapotranspiration, water-use efficiency and quality of six dryland planted pasture species and natural vegetation, in a semi-arid rangeland. African Journal of Range and Forage Science 11(3): 82-88. Dep. Grassland Sci., Univ. Orange Free State, PO Box 339, Bloemfontein 9300, South Africa
Stone, B. A. (1994). Prospects for improving the nutritive value of temperate, perennial pasture grasses. New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research 37(3): 349-363. Sch. Biochem., La Trobe Univ., Bundoora, VIC 3083, Australia
Voigt, P. W. and C. R. Tischler (1994). Leaf characteristic variation in hybrid lovegrass populations. Crop Science 34(3): 679-684. {a} USDA-ARS, P. O. Box 867, Beckeley, WV 25802, USA
Flores, E. R., E. A. Laca, et al. (1993). Sward height and vertical morphological differentiation determine cattle bite dimensions. Agronomy Journal 85(3): 527-532. {a} Dep. Agron. Range Sci., Univ. Calif., Davis, CA 95616-8515, USA
Le, R. C. J. G., L. G. Howe, et al. (1993). Influence of nitrogen and potassium fertilization on yield and profitability of Eragrostis curvula. Applied Plant Science 7(1): 21-23. Dohne Agric. Cent., Private Bag X15, Stutterheim 4930, South Africa
Maze, K. M., T. B. Koen, et al. (1993). Factors influencing the germination of six perennial grasses of central New South Wales. Australian Journal of Botany 41(1): 79-90. {a} "Forest Edge", Hobbits Way, Caparra, NSW 2429, Australia
McKirdy, S. J. and R. A. Jones (1993). Occurrence of barley yellow dwarf virus serotypes MAV and RMV in over-summering grasses. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research 44(6): 1195-1209. Plant Ind. Div., Dep. Agric., Baron-Hay Court, South Perth, W.A. 6151, Australia
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Rethman, N. F. G. and W. C. C. De (1993). A comparison of manuring, mulching, and cultivation of Eragrostis curvula hay pasture. African Journal of Range and Forage Science 10(1): 72-75. {a} Dep. Plant Production, Univ. Pretoria, Pretoria 0002, South Africa
Shahandeh, H. and M. E. Sumner (1993). Establishment of vegetation on by-product gypsum materials. Journal of Environmental Quality 22(1): 57-61. {a} Dep. Agron., Univ. Ga., Athens, GA 30602
Singh, Z. and L. Singh (1993). Effect of cobalt ions on floral malformation, yield and fruit quality of Dusheri mango (Mangifera indica L.). Journal of Horticultural Science 68(4): 535-540. Dep. Horticulture, Punjab Agricultural Univ., Ludhiana-141 004, India
Snyman, L. D. and H. W. Joubert (1993). Prediction of the chemical composition and in vitro dry matter digestibility of a number of forages by near infrared reflectance spectroscopy. Suid Afrikaanse Tydskrif vir Veekunde 23(1): 20-23. {a} Onderstepoort Vet. Inst., Private Bag X5, Onderstepport, 0110 Republic of South, Central African Republic
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Cronje, P. B. (1992). Effects of dietary roughage: Concentrate ratio and rumen ammonia concentration on in situ feedstuff degradation in the rumen of sheep. Suid Afrikaanse Tydskrif vir Veekunde 22(6): 207-213. Irene Animal Production Institute, Private Bag X2, Irene 1675, S. Africa
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Veverka, K. (1992). An analysis of the effect of coumarin derivatives and paclobutrazol on the growth and development of alfalfa seed plants. Scientia Agriculturae Bohemoslovaca 24(4): 285-296, 372. Research Institute Crop Production, 161 06 Praha 6-Ruzyne
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Snyman, L. D. (1991). Nutritive value of maize residues in comparison with Eragrostis curvula hay as feed for sheep. Animal Feed Science And Technology 34(3-4): 213-228.
Valent, B., L. Farrall, et al. (1991). Magnaporthe grisea genes for pathogenicity and virulence identified through a series of backcrosses. Genetics 127(1): 87-102.
Villalba, J. J., H. M. Aerolovich, et al. (1991). Effect of water deficit upon the cell wall components in sorghum and weeping lovegrass forages. Archivos De Zootecnia 40(148): 283-292.
Echenique, C. V. and N. R. Curvetto (1990). Effect of water stress upon cell division in root tips of Eragrostis curvula (SCHRAD.) NEES. Biologia Plantarum Prague 32(2): 153-160. Cent. Recursos Naturales Renovables de la Zona Semiarida, Dep. Agron., Univ. Nac. del Sur, Avenida de los Constituyentes s/no. 8 000 Bahia Blanca, Argentina
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Jones, R. A. C., S. J. McKirdy, et al. (1990). Occurrence of barley yellow dwarf viruses in over-summering grasses and cereal crops in Western Australia (Australia). Australasian Plant Pathology 19(3): 90-96.
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