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Wheat blast

Magnaporthe oryzae Triticum pathotype

Wheat blast (Magnaporthe oryzae Triticum pathotype) is a fungal pathogen of wheat. It is a native of South America.

Wheat blast (Magnaporthe oryzae Triticum pathotype) has the potential of affecting 100% of a wheat crop.

For more information about this plant pest, see the CAPS data sheet.