Bismark, North Dakota
October 15, 2007
Source:
U.S. National Sunflower
Association newsletter
The
USDA ARS Sunflower
Research Unit located in Fargo announced a release of two
maintainer and six restorer Sclerotinia tolerant confection
genetic stocks.
These genetic stocks have been
developed to provide diversity for tolerance against Sclerotinia
stalk and head rot. Both diseases can be yield and quality
crippling under extended moist conditions.
The releases are available for use
by industry and public researchers to create parental lines and
ultimately hybrids with increased tolerance to Sclerotinia.
Additional releases have been made for downy mildew resistance.
This progress in Sclerotinia
releases are largely due to the research funds made available
through the National Sclerotinia Initiative. |
