Feb 27th, 2013: Latest version of Mehtaensis newsletter published by DWR, Flowerdale, Shimla: Comprehensive updated information on rusts in India and South Asia

The latest version of the Mehtaensis newsletter (a 6 monthly newsletter named after Prof. K.C. Mehta) has just been published by the DWR, Regional Station, Flowerdale, Shimla. Compiled by Dr. S.C. Bhardwaj, Mehtaensis contains a detailed summary of all the … Continue reading

Nov. 20th, 2012: Ethiopia, Southern Region (SNNPR) survey summary – All 3 rusts widespread, but at low levels of incidence and severity

Surveys led by Dr Fikre Handero (SNNPR Agricultural Research Institute) with assistance from Dr Getaneh Woldeab (Ambo PPRC) and CIMMYT were undertaken in the mid-altitude / highland areas of SNNPR between Butajeira and Arba Minch during the period 5-10th Nov … Continue reading

Aug 17th, 2012: Latest version of Mehtaensis newsletter published by DWR, Flowerdale, Shimla: Comprehensive, updated information on rusts in India and South Asia

The latest version of the Mehtaensis newsletter (a 6 monthly newsletter named after Prof. K.C. Mehta) has just been published by the DWR, Regional Station, Flowerdale, Shimla. Compiled by Dr. S.C. Bhardwaj, Mehtaensis contains a detailed summary of all the … Continue reading

July 2, 2012: Several new rust resistant varieties released in Ethiopia and Kenya

Breeding for rust resistance in East Africa is moving forward at a rapid pace. National research programs in both Ethiopia and Kenya have recently announced the formal release of several new rust resistant varieties in both countries. The Ethiopian Institute … Continue reading

June 1, 2012: Ethiopia rust survey summary, 2011 main season – Yellow rust levels remain high

Following the widespread yellow rust epidemics observed in the 2010 main season, extensive wheat rust surveys were undertaken by staff  from 13 different institutes throughout Ethiopia. These surveys were once again coordinated by Dr Getaneh Woldeab of the EIAR Ambo … Continue reading

May 14, 2012: Initial rust surveys in Bhutan find no trace of stem rust, but both yellow and leaf rust widespread

Cereal rust surveys were undertaken by the National Plant Protection Centre, Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Forest, Semtokha, Thimpu, Bhutan and the Research and Development Centre, Bajo, Wangduephodrang in collaboration with the Durable Rust Resistance in Wheat (DRRW) … Continue reading

May 1, 2012: Uganda – High severity of stem rust in both the eastern and south-west regions, yellow rust in both regions

During the period 12th January 2012 to 7th February 2012 Buginyanya ZARDI staff – W.W. Wagoire (Team Leader), A. Wasukira (Pathologist), B. Chemayek and S. Wobibi with the cooperation of field staff from the wheat growing districts, undertook a wheat … Continue reading