Scientists Discover Stem Rust-resistant Wheat Varieties
Losses from stem rust can range from 50 to 70%
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have identified a number of stem rust-resistant wheat varieties and are retesting them to verify their resistance.
Stem rust occurs worldwide wherever wheat is grown. Over a large area, losses from stem rust can be severe, ranging from 50 to 70%, and individual fields can be destroyed.
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