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Article: NSW: Scientists discover stripe rust in barley
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- AAP General News (Australia)
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- December 16, 1998
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AAP General News (Australia)
12-16-1998
NSW: Scientists discover stripe rust in barley
SYDNEY, Dec 16 AAP - Scientists have discovered a strain of stripe rust capable of the
rapid-infection of the nations second biggest winter crop - barley.
Director-General of NSW Agriculture, Dr Kevin Sheridan, said the discovery would cause
significant concern for barley growers and processors.
"While stripe rust has been a problem for wheat growers for nearly 20 years, this new
development in barley will require immediate adjustment to plant breeding programs in order to
develop resistant varieties," Dr Sheridan said.
Senior research scientist with NSW Agriculture, Dr Col Wellings confirmed ...