The New Scientist has an article about the spread of black stem rust caused by Puccinia graminis. We briefly mentioned the 1st release of a Puccinia genome in January. Some more links about the spread of the Ug99 virulent strain.
- SeedQuest
- USDA information
- USDA information on Barberry & Puccinia graminis where the sexual stage of the fungus occurs.
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