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1. The Pathogen: Leaf Rust

   • Life Cycle
   • Host Range/Epidemiology
   • Population Genetics
   • Disease Control
     • Cultural
     • Chemical
     • Biological
     • Genetic
   • Host-Pathogen Interaction
     • Gene for gene theory
   • Rating Scales
     • Indoor
     • Field

2. The Host: Wheat

   • Importance
   • Distribution
   • Diseases/Pests
   • Abiotic Stresses
   • History

3. Leaf Rust Resistance

   • Race-non specific
   • Race Specific
   • Lr46
   • Lr2
   • Sources of resistance
   • APR vs. Seedling

4. Genetic Mapping

   • Molecular markers
     • Historic approaches
     • Current techniques
   • Mapping Populations
   • MAS

5. Breeding For Resistance

   • Breeding objectives
   • Quantitative vs. Qualitative