Fusarium head blight is among the most extensively studied fungal diseases of wheat and
other small grain cereals due to its impact on yield and quality, but particularly due to its …

Wheat is a crop of historical significance, as it marks the turning point of human civilization
10,000 years ago with its domestication. Due to the rapid increase in population, wheat …

Fusarium head blight (FHB) is a major fungal disease affecting wheat production worldwide.
Since the early 1990s, FHB, caused primarily by Fusarium graminearum, has become one of …

Durum wheat (Triticum turgidum L.) is the only tetraploid species of wheat that has been
used commercially and consumed as a food product in human diets. It is used in various …

Climate change, associated with global warming, extreme weather events, and increasing
incidence of weeds, pests and pathogens, is strongly influencing major cropping systems. In …

Durum wheat is one of the most important cultivated cereal crops, providing nutrients to
humans and domestic animals. Durum breeding programs prioritize the improvement of its …

Durum wheat is more susceptible to Fusarium head blight (FHB) than other types or classes
of wheat. The disease is one of the most devastating in wheat; it reduces yield and end-use …

Key message FHB resistance of durum wheat was improved by introgression of Fhb1 and
resistance genes from emmer wheat and by selection against adverse alleles of elite durum …

Fusarium head blight (FHB) has rapidly become a major challenge to successful wheat
production and competitive end-use quality in western Canada. Continuous effort is required …

Durum wheat is an economically important crop for Canadian farmers. Fusarium head blight
(FHB) is one of the most destructive diseases that threatens durum production in Canada …