Reaction of a collection of Triticum species and Triticales to crown rot (GibberelLa zeae)

Abstract

No evidence of complete resistance or immunity to crown rot (Gibberella zeae) was detected in glasshouse studies of a wide range of Triticum species and Triticales. Similarly no such resistance was found in varieties resistant to head blight ( G. zeae).The conclusion is drawn that further attention should be given to the field resistance currently available in a number of varieties.