The breeding and applying rust-resistant cultivars has been considered as the most effective and economical strategy for the prevention and control of yellow rust . However the resistance breakdown of wheat cultivars is very serious due to the occurrence and development of new virulent races .

种植抗病品种是防治小麦条 锈病最经济有效 的措施，但是由于条 锈菌新毒性 小 种的不断产生和发展，抗病品种的抗性丧失现象十分严重。