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:
wheat rust
crop breeding
black rust
plant disease
icarda
climate change
disease control
central asia
developing countries
yellow rust
stem rust
plant protection
puccinia striiformis
development policies
crop losses
middle east
stripe rust
disease resistance