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Gene pool for yellow spot resistance expands
Supplement: Cereal diseases, March-April 2021 - 2021-02-16T09:00:00+11:00Genetic resistance is one of the key tools to manage yellow spot in wheat. Research has now identified multiple new resistance genes for progression into Australian breeding programs, and has better quantified potential yield losses.
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Typing a solution to barley foliar diseases
Supplement: Cereal diseases, March-April 2021 - 2021-02-15T09:00:00+11:00Resistant varieties provide the most effective way to manage foliar diseases of barley such as powdery mildew, net form net blotch and spot blotch. Pathotype monitoring and ongoing identification of new sources of resistance is essential to stay ahead of pathogen evolution.
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AFREN support network to tackle fungicide resistance
Supplement: Cereal diseases, March-April 2021 - 2021-02-14T09:00:00+11:00Fungicide resistance has been detected in diseases of wheat, barley and canola across all growing regions. Now, with support from Australian Fungicide Resistance Extension Network, growers have more capacity to manage and prevent its occurrence.
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Soil-borne diseases and abiotic constraints
Supplement: Cereal diseases, March-April 2021 - 2021-02-13T09:00:00+11:00Soil-borne diseases are a significant constraint to field crop production nationally but they do not occur in isolation. A national research project is investigating how abiotic constraints and multiple diseases can impact in concert on crop production.
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New tools to control an ancient foe
Supplement: Cereal diseases, March-April 2021 - 2021-02-12T09:00:00+11:00The Australian Cereal Rust Control Program plays a crucial role in the identification, characterisation and delivery of rust-resistant germplasm to Australian wheat and barley breeding programs. The process takes a great deal of skill and patience.
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Disease tools available on-the-go
Supplement: Cereal diseases, March-April 2021 - 2021-02-11T09:00:00+11:00Easy-to-use apps designed to help growers make informed disease-management decisions are now available for use on tablet devices. The latest app supports the management of stripe rust in wheat.
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Cereal rust resistance: know the enemy
Supplement: Cereal diseases, March-April 2021 - 2021-02-10T09:00:00+11:00Rust pathotype identification has improved dramatically as our understanding of the genetic basis of resistance to these pathogens has improved. The national rust surveillance system profiles rust pathotypes and which resistance genes are effective against them.
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Fighting back against plant parasitic nematodes
Supplement: Cereal diseases, March-April 2021 - 2021-02-06T09:00:00+11:00Effective management strategies for cereal cyst nematodes and root lesion nematodes rely on the development of varieties with resistance and tolerance. Identifying diverse genetic sources to pack into locally adapted germplasm will support breeding programs.
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Pulse crops can cut root lesion nematode numbers
Supplement: Cereal diseases, March-April 2021 - 2021-02-05T09:00:00+11:00Management of root lesion nematodes relies on being able to identify nematodes and use resistant break crops to reduce the number of nematodes in the soil. New resistance ratings for pulse crops will help growers select the most-effective break crops.
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Yield and crown rot tolerance targeted
Supplement: Cereal diseases, March-April 2021 - 2021-02-04T09:00:00+11:00Fusarium crown rot can be devastating in seasons with dry conditions during grain filling. Selecting a variety with good tolerance can limit yield loss. New research is targeting varieties that yield well regardless of Fusarium crown rot expression.