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The 3rd YRTN result revealed that YrSP in different backgrounds behaves
differently. In the Avocet background it was resistant, while susceptible in
others. Cvs Opata, Superkauz and Attila showed susceptibility at all three
locations, while cvs Pastor, Tatara and Anza showed occasional susceptibility.
Most of the varieties and wheat yellow rust differentials were found effective
at all the tested locations.
Yr5, Yr10, Yr15, YrSP and YrCV. were resistant at all locations in Pakistan.
Hence these effective resistance genes can be recommended as resistance
sources for incorporation in breeding programmes. The protection strategy for
protection of wheat against rusts could be enhanced by gene pyramiding in
breeding programmes.
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