We investigated whether the recent worldwide epidemics of wheat yellow rust were driven
by races of few clonal lineage (s) or populations of divergent races. Race phenoty** of …

Analyses of large-scale population structure of pathogens enable the identification of
migration patterns, diversity reservoirs or longevity of populations, the understanding of …

Understanding of long-term virulence dynamics of pathogen populations in response to host
resistance gene deployment is of major importance for disease management and …

Stripe rust, induced by Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici, is the most harmful and prevalent
disease in temperate regions worldwide, affecting wheat production areas globally. An …

Wheat powdery mildew possesses a significant threat to wheat crops not only on a global
scale but also in the northern region of Pakistan. Recognizing the need for effective …

Wheat stem rust, caused by Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici (Pgt), has re-emerged as one of the
major concerns for global wheat production since the evolution of Ug99 and other virulent …

Abstract Information on the pathogen virulence profile and diversity across locations is
crucial for host germplasm improvement and deployment. The rapid acquisition of virulence …

Leaf and yellow rusts are considered as one of the most serious biotic constraints of wheat
inflicting massive economic losses globally. Host resistance is the only efficient, economical …

Puccinia striiformis Westend. f. sp. tritici Erikss.(Pst) infects wheat and causes stripe rust. The
rust is heteroecious with wheat as the primary uredinial and telial host and barberry …

Field based assessment of wheat rust resistance was conducted for 29 advanced CIMMYT
wheat lines and local checks across three locations of Pakistan vz. Peshawar, Mansehra …