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Breeding Phomopsis-Resistant Lupins, John Sylvester Gladstones
Breeding Phomopsis-Resistant Lupins, John Sylvester Gladstones
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
The release of Gungurru and Yorrel lupins marks the coming of age of the narrow-leafed lupin as a crop plantt. These are the first cultivars of the species th have substantial resistance to Phomopsis stem blight, which will make the stubbles much safer for grazing stock.
This article describes the new lupins, their background, and how they were bred. It also acknowledges the contributions of colleagues who helped in important ways.