Publications by authors named "Valeria Palma-Encinas"
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- Downy mildew, caused by a specific type of microorganism, poses a major threat to quinoa farming in the Andes and globally, yet no molecular studies have been conducted on this interaction.
- Researchers developed methods to examine quinoa's response to downy mildew at the gene expression level, isolating and maintaining the pathogen to track disease progression in different quinoa varieties.
- Findings showed that one quinoa variety, Kurmi, exhibited slower disease progression and better tolerance compared to another variety, Maniqueña Real, with specific defense genes being significantly activated in response to infection, indicating potential markers for breeding more disease-resistant quinoa.
Premise: Cañahua is a semi-domesticated crop grown in high-altitude regions of the Andes. It is an A-genome diploid (2 = 2 = 18) relative of the allotetraploid (AABB) and shares many of its nutritional benefits. Cañahua seed contains a complete protein, a low glycemic index, and offers a wide variety of nutritionally important vitamins and minerals.
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