AHDB reveals major yellow rust resistance gene has been overcome

Experts say it appears to be spreading fast and will impact variety choice and disease management across the UK next season

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AHDB has confirmed major resistance gene used to protect winter wheat from yellow rust disease has been overcome
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AHDB has confirmed major resistance gene used to protect winter wheat from yellow rust disease has been overcome

A major resistance gene used to protect winter wheat from yellow rust disease has been overcome by evolving strains of the pathogen, according to findings from AHBD researchers. As Farmers Guardian...

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