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Tag: wheat blast
Genome-wide association mapping finds narrow but high level of wheat blast resistance in CIMMYT’s international nurseries
A new publication in Nature Scientific Reports showcases a genome-wide association study looking for genomic regions associated with resistance to wheat blast
Researchers in Zambia confirm: Wheat blast has made the intercontinental jump to Africa
Wheat blast, a fast-acting and devastating fungal disease, has been reported for the first time on the African continent, according to a new article.
New infographic highlights an early warning system for wheat blast in Bangladesh
The infographic explains how wheat blast is spread and how an early warning system can help extension agents and farmers get ahead
Combating wheat blast in Bangladesh and beyond
Researchers trained as part of global response to the threat of wheat blast.
Blast and rust forecast
New project to deliver wheat disease warnings directly to farmers’ phones in Bangladesh and Nepal.
What is wheat blast?
Wheat blast is one of the most fearsome and intractable wheat diseases in recent decades. It spreads through infected seeds, crop residues as well as by spores that can travel long...
Digital Warning System Boosts Resilience in Bangladesh
Farmers around the world face a constant threat from crop diseases, but digital tools are making it easier for farmers to prepare for outbreaks.
Bangladesh leads the way in global fight against wheat blast
An ongoing project was praised for its swift progress in the fight against wheat blast in Bangladesh and South Asia
WHEAT contributes to G20 agricultural research agenda
G20 chief agricultural scientists advocate for science-based decisions and international knowledge exchange.
International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center
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International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas
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