Overcoming durum's Achilles heal
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Article Title | Overcoming durum's Achilles heal |
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Article Category | Article |
Authors | |
Author | Martin, Anke |
Journal Title | GroundCover |
Year | 2021 |
Place of Publication | Australia |
ISSN | 1170-716X |
Web Address (URL) | https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/weeds-pests-diseases/diseases/overcoming-durums-achilles-heel |
Abstract | Durum wheat often commands a price premium over bread wheat, but industry potential is limited by durum’s Achilles heel − its greater vulnerability to crown rot. Australia is an important producer of the high-quality durum or pasta wheat sought by international buyers, with up to 500,000 tonnes produced annually, mainly in South Australia and the northern and Riverina regions of New South Wales. But the lack of crown rot resistance in current durum varieties remains an industry risk and inhibitor. Access to high-yielding export-quality durum varieties with improved resistance or tolerance to crown rot would likely encourage growers to plant more durum. |
Keywords | Durum wheat; Australia; crown rot disease |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 300409. Crop and pasture protection (incl. pests, diseases and weeds) |
Byline Affiliations | Centre for Crop Health |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
Funding source | Grant ID USQ1904-002RTX |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q6y79/overcoming-durum-s-achilles-heal
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