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First Report of Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici Race PTKSK, a Variant of Wheat Stem Rust Race Ug99, in South Africa
2019-06-01
Abstract excerpt
Stem rust caused by Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici (Pgt) is an important disease of bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) in South Africa (SA). The frequent emergence of new Pgt races with increased virulence remains a major constraint when genetic control is considered. Monitoring the occurrence, distribution, and pathogenicity of Pgt is essential to quickly detect and track new races. During the annual rust surve...
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- Literature Corpus work
- ffc6072e-e31b-54f9-8205-f000b3eb6ba0
- DOI
- 10.1094/pdis-11-18-1911-pdn
