Key challenges in breeding durable disease-resistant cereals: North Africa and West Asia

Description

This chapter reviews progress and challenges in breeding disease-resistant cereals in the West Asia and North Africa (WANA) region. It discusses challenges in ensuring durable resistance in the face of constantly-evolving pathogen threats. It includes case studies on progress in combatting rust diseases in Iran and combatting Septoria in North Africa.

Table of contents

1 Introduction 2 Cereal production in the West Asia and Northern Africa (WANA) region 3 Breeding for durable disease resistance: key challenges 4 Challenges in breeding durable resistance in wheat: rust diseases in Iran 5 Challenges in breeding durable resistance in wheat: Septoria in North Africa 6 Conclusion and future trends 7 Where to look for further information 8 References