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The resistance offered by different genes is also highly influenced by factors viz., environment under which plant is grown, age of the plant and genetic background of the host plants (McGregor and Manners 1985). It is known that adult plant resistance offered by the specific genes is not consistent under given environment. Gupta (1985) indicated that the adult plant resistance shown by Lr13, Lr26 and Lr14a is not consistent against different cultures of the race 77A and hence classification of genes for a seedling resistance or adult plant resistance cannot be considered as absolute. Hence, the interactive effect of Lr13 with various genes invites detailed study. The wider occurrence of Lr13 in Indian wheats and its contribution of durable additional adult plant resistance are yet to be exploited. However, the extensive testing of the constituted lines and consistent result for rust resistance in the present study indicated that these lines may offer durable resistance against the prevailing rust races at Wellington. Sawhney (1994) opined that judicious combination of moderate adult plant resistance genes known for durability and other specific but short lived highly resistance genes provide the most practical and effective strategy for prolonged and complete resistance. Against this background the transfer of specific genes (Sr31 and Yr9) and adult plant resistance genes may offer effective and durable resistance in the newly constituted lines.


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