Wheat rust surveys were undertaken by staff from the ZARI Mount Makulu Research station during the period August to October 2010. The surveys covered the main wheat growing areas in Central Zambia. A total of 27 sites were surveyed using … Continue reading
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Additional reports of wheat stem rust were received from several African countries. In August, wheat stem rust was reported to be widespread in Tanzania. Wheat growing areas in Northern provinces and the Southern highlands both reported the presence of wheat … Continue reading
East Africa: In Uganda, high incidence and severity of wheat stem rust have been reported in late August throughout the wheat growing regions. In Kenya, despite drought in many areas, wheat stem rust has been recorded throughout the wheat areas. … Continue reading