Xanthomonas translucens, the pathogen that causes bacterial leaf streak is named for the characteristic translucent streaks found on the plant's flag leaf. PHOTO: Don Norman

Researchers chase resistance to bacterial leaf streak

Manitoba researchers are testing whether known resistance genes can be effective against bacterial leaf streak in cereal crops

Bacterial leaf streak is re-emerging in cereal crops on Canada’s Prairies. With no fungicides or resistant varieties, researchers are testing plant genes for future control of the disease.