Marker assisted stacking/pyramiding of stem rust, leaf rust and powdery mildew disease resistance genes (Sr2/Lr27/Yr30, Sr24/Lr24 and Sr36/Pm6) for durable resistance in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

Wheat being a staple food crop is essential for food security. Rust diseases like stem and leaf rust continues to be a serious threat to wheat production at national and international level. In recent years, powdery mildew disease is emerging as a threat to wheat production due to the climate change...

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Main Author: R. Aravindh, M. Sivasamy, K. Ganesamurthy, P. Jayaprakash, C. Gopalakrishnan, M. Geetha, R. Nisha, P. Shajitha, John Peter, P. A.Sindhu and V. K. Vikas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indian Society of Plant Breeders 2020-09-01
Series:Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding
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