Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR), Ambo Agricultural Research Center, Ethiopia
 Research Paper   
								
																Screening of Rice Germplasms for Their Resistance against Sheath Rot Disease (Sarocladium oryzae) at Fogera, Ethiopia 
																Author(s): Desalegn Yalew Fetene*, Muluadam Birhan and Tekalign Zeleke             
								
																
						 Sheath rot of rice, Sarocladium oryzae [(Sawada) W. Gams & D. Hawksw], is currently regarded as 
  one of the most serious rice diseases in Fogera plains. Varietal resistance is the most cost-effective and eco-friendly 
  management strategy for the small-scale farmers. An investigation was conducted to identify resistant sources among 
  rice germplasm introductions that could be employed in varietal development program. Eighty germplasms along 
  four checks were evaluated in field trials for two years at two locations arranged in an augmented design. Results 
  indicated that three immune germplasms (SCRID014-1-1-1-1, SCRID037-4-2-2-5-2 and YUNLU N0.33) were found 
  to be suitable for resistant variety development. The remaining, germplasms were found to exhibit different levels 
  of reactions, of which 27 resistant, 35 moderately resistant, 13 moderately susc.. View more»