Screening of durum wheat landraces (Triticum durum Desf.) for resistance to Fusarium foot and root rot under rainfed conditions

Key Points

• Resistance to Fusarium foot and root rot was identified in multiple durum wheat landraces, indicating potential for future cultivation.
• Specific landraces demonstrated over 70% resistance under rainfed conditions, highlighting promising genetic traits.
• Analysis involved field trials assessing various durum wheat landraces grown in rainfed environments across different regions.
• Findings may enable the development of more resilient wheat varieties to combat Fusarium infections in vulnerable agricultural settings.