Ug99 Threatens Borlaug's Wheats

Ug99 stem rust could attack Borlaug's wheats, threatening to undo the benefits of the... More

Ug99 stem rust could attack Borlaug's wheats, threatening to undo the benefits of the Green Revolution. In order to combat Ug99, farmers are forced to use more fungicide, which is expensive and has environmental impacts. U of M researchers work in the fields of Ethiopia and Kenya fighting Ug99 and use cutting edge technology at University laboratories in St. Paul.

AIR DATE 7/6/17