Key challenges in breeding durable disease-resistant cereals: North Africa and West Asia

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agriculture

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RegSarSeySaf

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This chapter reviews progress and challenges in breeding disease-resistant cereals in the West Asia and North Africa (WANA) region. It discusses challenges in ensuring durable resistance in the face of constantly-evolving pathogen threats. It includes case studies on progress in combatting rust diseases in Iran and combatting Septoria in North Africa.

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