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New Sources of Resistance to Greenbug in Barley
Author(s) -
Porter David R.,
Mornhinweg Dolores W.
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
crop science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.76
H-Index - 147
eISSN - 1435-0653
pISSN - 0011-183X
DOI - 10.2135/cropsci2004.1245
Subject(s) - biology , hordeum vulgare , cultivar , germplasm , agronomy , aphididae , poaceae , pest analysis , infestation , homoptera , horticulture
Most biotypes of the greenbug [ Schizaphis graminum (Rondani)] are extremely damaging to barley ( Hordeum vulgare L.). However, greenbug biotype G has been reported to be unable to successfully feed on barley, and is described as the first greenbug avirulent to ‘Wintermalt’ barley (which is susceptible to all other greenbug biotypes). The objective of this study was to determine the pest status of greenbug biotype G in barley by characterizing the response of select barley cultivars and germplasm to greenbug biotype G feeding. Eight barley and four wheat ( Triticum aestivum L.) cultivars and germplasm were challenged with biotype G and damage ratings recorded after 22 d of infestation. Barley is indeed a host of biotype G and genetic diversity exists within barley for reaction to attack by greenbug biotype G. Three barley cultivars were killed by biotype G, while five were resistant to feeding damage. These new sources of resistance to greenbug biotype G in barley should prove useful in the development of new greenbug‐resistant barley cultivars.