Differential Sets

Differential sets are a vital component of race analysis. The aim is to have a set of differential varieties, ideally each with a different single resistance gene, which can distinguish races by their qualitative differences in reactions to different pathogen … Continue reading

Sept. 30, 2011: Zimbabwe rust survey summary – Stem rust persists in the Lowveld, leaf rust widespread

Wheat rust surveys were undertaken by the Crop Breeding Institute and Plant Protection Research Institute throughout the key wheat growing areas of Zimbabwe during the period 19th – 24th September 2011. The primary focus of the surveys was to assess … Continue reading

June 30, 2011: Pakistan rust survey summary – All three rusts recorded, stem rust only in Sindh province, yellow rust in the Northern plains and leaf rust widely distributed

Extensive wheat rust surveys were undertaken by several research institutes in Pakistan during March to May 2011. The surveys covered all the major wheat growing areas from Sindh province in the south to the northern plains. A total of 56 … Continue reading

20 March 2015: CAUTION – Increasing risk of stripe (yellow) rust outbreaks North Africa to South Asia

Favourable weather conditions for stripe rust are occurring across North Africa to South Asia. Cool, wet conditions across many parts of the region are producing a conducive environment for disease outbreaks. Aggressive races with virulence to Yr27 are known to … Continue reading