RAPD and SSR marker selection for some dihaploid wheat lines for Septoria tritici resistance.

Septoria tritici blotch is caused by the fungus Mycosphaerella graminicola (anamorph Septoria tritici). This disease can cause losses of up to 40-60% of total yield. The researchers deal with genetic, cultural and chemical control measures which is one of the major means for protecting wheat production. STB resistance genes were identified and mapped using DNA markers. In this study were tested RAPD markers and SSR markers on some dihaploid lines on common wheat in order to find linkage between markers and resistance genes to Septoria tritici.