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Diseases

Septoria leaf blotch

Septoria

Septoria leaf blotch is a complex fungal disease of cereal crops, manifesting as leaf and glume blotch, leading to tissue necrosis and yield reduction.

Mentioned in descriptions 4 644 varieties reference book.

The disease is caused by fungi of the genus Septoria and related species, which infect all above-ground parts of plants. Light beige or grey-brown spots form on leaves and stems, and black dots, known as pycnidia, develop on their surface over time. The disease is dangerous in temperate climates with high humidity and frequent rainfall.

Pathogen development depends on weather factors, particularly temperatures in the range of +15…+25 °C and air humidity above 80%. The disease leads to a reduction in the photosynthetic area, grain shriveling, and a decline in baking quality. The level of loss varies from 10–15% in normal years to 50% during epiphytotics.

Varietal resistance is divided into vertical, based on specific Stb genes, and horizontal, which is considered more long-lasting. Horizontal resistance is determined by morphological characteristics: cuticle density, pubescence, the presence of a waxy bloom, and lack of sensitivity to fungal toxins.

Resistance evaluation in variety trials is conducted using infectious-provocative backgrounds, visual assessment of the degree of infection, and laboratory methods, including molecular diagnostics. The obtained data are compared with reference indicators to determine the effectiveness of variety protection under specific conditions.

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Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.

Tirone

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

F. Weilenmann Agroscope / Michael Winzeler Agroscope / W. Saurer Agroscope

4 records

Villars

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Agroscope

4 records

Tuxedo

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

RAGT 2N S.A.S

3 records

Trialdo

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Arnold Schori Agroscope

4 records

Sherborne

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

KWS UK LTD

3 records

Triticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt

Getreidezüchtung Peter Kunz

4 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

ASUR Plant Breeding S.A.S

4 records

Stigg

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Nickerson International Research S.N.C.

3 records

Relay

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

RAGT 2N S.A.S

4 records

Shabras

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Syngenta Participations AG

4 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE

4 records

Rabagast

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Graminor AS, N-2322 Ridabu

4 records

Pizza

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Getreidezüchtung Peter Kunz Peter Kunz

4 records

Panacea

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE

4 records

Moulton

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

ELSOMS WHEAT

3 records

Mossette

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Dario Fossati

4 records

Meridal

Terminated

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Aldo Fossati Agroscope

4 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

KWS UK LTD

4 records

LG Cassidy

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE

4 records

Jorvik

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE

3 records

KWS Gator

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

KWS UK LTD

4 records

KWS Curlew

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

KWS UK LTD

3 records

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