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New Study Uncovers 23 Resistance Genes for Wheat Disease

2/26/2025

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A groundbreaking study on the wheat disease Septoria tritici blotch (STB) has unveiled 23 resistance genes, thanks to the collaboration between INRAE’s GDEC and BIOGER units and French breeders. By analyzing 285 elite wheat varieties, researchers identified 57 resistance QTLs, paving the way for the creation of stronger, more resilient wheat through the FSOV DURABLÉ project.

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A groundbreaking study on the wheat disease Septoria tritici blotch (STB) has unveiled 23 resistance genes, thanks to the collaboration between INRAE’s GDEC and BIOGER units and French breeders. By analyzing 285 elite wheat varieties, researchers identified 57 resistance QTLs, paving the way for the creation of stronger, more resilient wheat through the FSOV DURABLÉ project.