Descriptor: White Rust (WHITERUST)



 
Definition:
Resistance to White Rust (Albugo tragopogonis). Infection characterized by leaf pustules.
Crop:
SUNFLOWER
Category:
Disease descriptors
Status:
Crop Germplasm Committee approved
Data Type:
Alpha/numeric descriptor
Maximum Length:
1
Responsible Site:
North Central Regional Plant Introduction Station  (NC7)

Distribution of Values for White Rust (WHITERUST)

CodeDefinitionNumber of Accessions
1Immune (0% Infection)2
2(1 = Immune, 9 = Lethal)7
3Resistant ( < 5% Infection)16
4(1 = Immune, 9 = Lethal)106
5Moderately Susceptible ( 5-40% infection)359
6(1 = Immune, 9 = Lethal)335
7Highly Susceptible (40-80% Infection)207
8(1 = Immune, 9 = Lethal)32