A strategic plan to revive wheat in Central and West Asia and North Africa by out-pacing Puccinia striiformis westend (yellow rust)
Published Date
December 31, 2013
Type
Working Paper
Authors:
Sanjaya Rajaram
This report provides background and analysis for a proposed research and capacity building initiative
to support countries in Central and West Asia and North Africa region to better manage and reduce the
threat of wheat stripe rust.
Citation:
Subrahmaniam Nagarajan, Sanjaya Rajaram. (31/12/2013). A strategic plan to revive wheat in Central and West Asia and North Africa by out-pacing Puccinia striiformis westend (yellow rust). Beirut, Lebanon: International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA).
Keywords:
icarda
black rust
wheat rust
plant disease
crop breeding
stem rust
yellow rust
crop losses
stripe rust
middle east
central asia
climate change
disease control
plant protection
disease resistance
puccinia striiformis
development policies
developing countries