WHEAT DISEASE BREAKTHROUGH: Scientists Have Isolated The Very First rust Pathogen Gene That Wheat Plants Detect to 'Switch On' Resistance

Research targeting stem rust through DNA testing results has resulted in a breakthrough in the wheat field. Now, suspect samples could be analyzed within hours instead of weeks. This shortened window of time has the potential to save crops from being decimated by stem rust, historically the most dangerous pathogen to wheat.

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