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The wheat plant; Wheat diseases; Infectious diseases; Diseases caused by bacteria and mycoplasmas; Diseases caused by fungi; Fungal diseases principally observed on seed and heads; Fungal diseases principally observed on foliage; Fungal diseases principally observed on lower stems and roots; Diseases caused by nematodes; Diseases caused by viruses and viruslike agents; Diseases caused by parasitic plants; Noninfectious diseases; Insects and other animal pests; Disordes caused by environmental.

Disease resistance is one of the major factors that can be improved to sustain yield potential in cultivated crops. This book looks at disease resistance in wheat, concentrating on all the economically important diseases - their economic impact and geographical spread, breeding for resistance, pathogen variability, resistance mechanisms and recent advances made on resistance genes. Newer strategies for identifying resistance genes and identify resistance mechanisms are discussed, including cloning, gene transfer and the use of genetically modified plants. It is suitable for researchers and stu.

The small grain cereals wheat, barley, oats and rye are cultivated worldwide. They form the foundation of most agricultural systems and are essential in the manufacture of staple products such as bread, pasta and fermented beverages. Reflecting the global and economic importance of cereal crops, this book aims to make identification of diseases aff