Use of specific differential isolates of Rhynchosporium commune to detect minor gene resistance to leaf scald in barley seedlings

Major gene resistance to leaf scald caused by Rhynchosporium commune is readily detected in barley seedlings. Screening of barley lines in this manner has been used to identify and map the presence of several such major genes. Similar detection systems have not been possible for minor genes, detection of which has come from field evaluation of plants at later growth stages. Resistance contributed by such minor genes has often therefore been...