Screening for leaf rust resistance in collections of barley landraces from Southern Mediterranean region...

Abstract

(Hordeum vulgare L.) landraces are grown commonly in Southern Mediterranean region. Leaf rust caused by fungus Puccinia hordei has economic importance in many barley growing regions. There is need for new sources of effective leaf rust resistance. Landraces were proven to be rich source of resistance genes for resistance to major pathogens of barley. A total of 880 landraces collected in 7 countries (Morocco – 320, Algeria – 67, Tunisia – 104, Libya – 159, Egypt – 137, Jordan – 93 and Lebanon - 15) were used..