Wheat Scientists, Educators Eyeing Worldwide 'Stem Rust Concern'

Tuesday, March 31, 2009 - 12:36 in Health & Medicine

Yield losses from stem rust in Africa and Middle East have been significant since Ug99 was reported, but the greater concern is that this race will spread to the major wheat producing areas of India, China, Europe and the United States. Oklahoma State scientist explains level of concern, historical threat.

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