Virulence Patterns and Pathotype Diversity of Puccinia striiformis in Pakistan: Insights from a Himalayan Epidemiological Zone
Wheat stripe rust, caused by Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici (Pst), threatens global wheat production. Pakistan lies within the Himalayan epidemiological zone, a major center of Pst diversity and migration, making pathogen characterization essential for disease management and regional early-warning systems. This st...