Breeding for common bean rust in Uganda
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Rust caused by the fungi Uromyces appendiculatus is considered as one of the most
variable pathogens documented world-wide. In Uganda, rust has been identified as an
emerging common bean disease and this has contributed to its being given research current
attention and priority. Rust has been known to cause significant yield losses across the bean
industry within Africa. It is hypothesized that once this diseases is not given the attention it
deserves, it has ability to gravely undermine the potential of common bean as a food security
crop for the majority of Ugandans. It is therefore critical that knowledge is generated on the
prevalence, genetic and pathogenic diversity, the extent of yield loss and pattern of spread
of rust. This review article presents a summary on bean rust research status and development of breeding research in Uganda.
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