Agronomy Science

Ug99: Ug99 or a strain of fungus Pucciniagraministritici (Pgt) has been causing a wide damage to wheat crop across the world. Scientists have now gained gene-level insights into how this deadly fungus attacks the cereal crop.

The breakthrough would mean suspect samples could be analysed within hours in an emergency rather than weeks, potentially saving crops from being destroyed.

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The damage to wheat crop due to the fungus has already been seen in many countries in Africa and West Asia but is yet to reach India.


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Scientists from Indian Institute of Ma¬dras has discovered that this rice variety is capable of ....

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