Sugarcane smut variety screening in the Ord : final report WAA002

Organisation	Agriculture Western Australia
Author	Sherrard, J
Date Accessioned	2013-12-12
Date Available	2013-12-12
Issued	2000
Identifier	http://hdl.handle.net/11079/12994
Abstract	A sugarcane smut screening trial was initiated in the Ord with planting in September 1999. Eighty-four cane varieties were rated for sugarcane smut susceptibility. Varieties included those introduced through SRDC project CT A043 and other commercial lines introduced previously. Setts were inoculated with smut spores prior to planting and varieties rated for smut susceptibility at 8, IS and 31 weeks from planting. The trial area was ratooned on 12 May 2000. The ratoon crop was rated at 8 and 16 weeks with final rating planned for OctoberlNovember 2000.
Language	en
Part of Series	Internal Report; 2000 WAA002
Subject	Plant screening
Subject	Disease management
Subject	Smut
Subject	Ord
Subject	Sugarcane smut susceptibility
Subject	Sugar cane smut
Subject	Variety resistance
Subject	Extent of smut infection
Subject	Varietal performance
Subject	Ustilago scitaminea
Subject	Varieties
Subject	Plant breeding
Title	Sugarcane smut variety screening in the Ord : final report WAA002

Varieties, plant breeding and release [124]
Research outcomes: Comprehensive and efficient variety breeding, selection and release programs responding to yield expectations, environmental constraints, resource scarcity and regional preferences. Faster varietal adoption using advanced methods for bulking, distribution and planting.