See § Synonyms Puccinia hordei is a species of rust fungus.

[3][4] It was originally found on the dry leaves of Hordeum vulgare in Germany.

[4] These results alter the meaning of such a basic term as "fully susceptible" to brown rust.

[4] In 2007 several resistance genes for this pathogen including receptor-like kinase (RLK), WIR1, WIR1 homologues, peroxidases, superoxide dismutase and thaumatin were found in barley.

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