HEAD BLIGHT (FUSARIUM SPP) RESISTANCE OF WHEAT CULTIVARS REGISTERED IN AUSTRIA

Within the scope of a resistance breeding program against Fusarium hea d blight (FHB, scab) of wheat, the resistance of in Austria registered wheat cultivars and breeding lines in national list trials was tested . The wheat genotypes were artificially inoculated and disease develop ment as well as yield loss were determined. The results of a three yea rs' investigation are presented in this contribution. Based on visual observations the most resistant winter wheat genotypes were Martin, Li vius, Karat, Extrem, Expert and Perlo. Of the investigated spring whea t cultivars Kadett, Delos and Hans showed the highest resistance level . All Triticum durum genotypes reacted very susceptible.