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When will varieties be available that are genetically resistant to soybean rust?

April 26, 2017genetically resistant rust soybean

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When will varieties be available that are genetically resistant to soybean rust?

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Best estimates say at least 4 to 6 years. The good news is that such groundwork has been done. Partial resistance or tolerance is likely to be the most effective strategy, where fewer lesions and a reduced number of spores develop. Planting cultivars with resistance to rust pathogens has been very successful in managing rust in wheat and corn and is expected to be a successful approach with soybean rust.

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Best estimates say at 5 to 7 years. The good news is that much groundwork has been done. Partial resistance and yield stability are likely to be the most effective resistance strategies, in which fewer lesions with a reduced number of spores develop. Planting cultivars with resistance to rust pathogens has been very successful in managing rust in wheat and corn and is expected to be a successful approach with Asian soybean rust.