University of Minnesota Leads the Fight

The University of Minnesota has been at the forefront of the battle against stem rust... More

The University of Minnesota has been at the forefront of the battle against stem rust since the 19th Century. Elvin Stakman was a leader in creating wheat varieties with built-in resistance to stem rust. Without resistance, "there would be no wheat crop." Following in Stakman's footsteps were scientists such as Norman Borlaug and Bent Skovmand.

AIR DATE 7/6/17