Response to Bakanae Disease in Korean Rice Varieties

Bakanae disease is one of the major constraints factor in rice production in Korea, and has become serious in rice growing areas worldwide, where the use of seed beds is predominant. The incidence of this disease has been shown to increase, particularly in major rice-growing countries. In this study, 66 rice varieties cultivated in Korea were screened and assessed for their resistance to Bakanae disease. The output of this study will provide a basic data of Bakanae resistance level to rice growers as well as rice research field.