Identification of Diverse Sources of Multiple Disease Resistance in Wheat

Wheat germplasm, numbering 6, 319 available with NBPGR, New Delhi, was evaluated at multilocations during 2004–05 to 2008–09 (five crop seasons) against major diseases of wheat under hot spot and artificially epiphytotic conditions. The diseases were: the three rusts, foliar blight and Karnal bunt. Based on this, the accessions of germplasm were identified as having multiple disease resistance. These diverse sources are available in National Genebank of NBPGR, New Delhi, and can be utilized in the breeding programme for providing durable or sustainable resistance.