Scientists find genes to protect wheat from rust
Date: 22.2.2009
Scientists have pinpointed two **genes** that protect **wheat** against devastating **fungal diseases** found worldwide, potentially paving the way to hardier wheat strains, international researchers reported on Thursday.
The findings might help farmers one day protect crops without spraying them with **fungicides**, improve traditional **plant breeding techniques** and possibly help protect other crops susceptible to the diseases like barley, researchers said.
"Reuters":[ http://uk.reuters.com/article/scienceNews/idUKTRE51I5NZ20090219]
