Resistance to Puccinia graminis f. sp. avenae in Oat Genotypes and Challenges for Genetic Breeding in Argentina
Oat stem rust caused by Puccinia graminis f. sp. avenae (Pg) significantly threatens oat cultivation globally and in some areas of Argentina, emphasizing the importance of studying local germplasm resistance. We evaluated 38 Argentine oat cultivars (16 old, 22 modern) and 20 breeding lines against prevalent Pg races (2...