Evaluation the durable resistance of soybean varieties toward leaf rust caused by Phakopsora pachyrhizi

Abstract

The main disease of soybean plants is leaf rust caused by the fungus Phakopsora pachyrhizi which can cause a decrease in the yield of up to 60% and has the potential to reduce seed quality. The use of resistant varieties is the main component of rust disease control. The purpose of this research was to determine the resistance level of several soybean varieties to the rust disease caused by Phakopsora pachyrhizi and its effect on the production of each variety. To evaluate the resistance reaction of soybean varieties to rust disease, the IWGSR system was used, as the intensity level of the disease and its effect on the production of each tested soybean variety. The results showed that the Detap 1 variety counted the lowest disease intensity of 22.84% with a susceptible disease reaction and had high productivity, followed by the Agromulyo, Anjasmoro, and Devon 1 varieties which categorized a mildly susceptible disease reaction with a disease intensity of 25.34%, 27.46%, and 28.70% respectively. The Derap 1 and Edamame varieties have a high disease intensity of 35.18% and 29.31% with susceptible disease reactions. The production of the highest number of pods was the Agromulyo variety.