Module 18: Growing and propagating bunt resistant wheat varieties

Summary

This training material is part of a self-paced e-learning module given by the German Organic Cereal Breeding Initiative Dottenfelderhof on growing and propagating b.
The production of high-quality organic seeds forms the basis of a functioning farming structure. Common bunt is a dangerous disease in organic farming and can cause a total failure of wheat harvests. In general, there are good control mechanisms like comprehensive seed testing, the use of resistant varieties, etc., but challenges still remain. For example, the race-specific effectiveness of the genetic resistances in bunt-resistant wheat lines leads to complex distribution patterns, as a result of regionally different bunt races and seed-borne spore transmission. In this context, all actors of the organic breeding and seeds system need to pay special attention and take precautions when growing or propagating seed of bunt-resistant wheat varieties.
The entire module, with detailed guidance, link to the auto-corrected online quiz and additional references can be taken on the following website: https://itab.bio/en/elearningseedproduction/Module18