Stripe rust caused by Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici Westend is one of the most important epidemic diseases of wheat in the world.

• 摘要小麦条锈病是危害最严重的小麦流行性病害之一，小麦条锈菌的生态学研究对制定合理的防治策略和抗锈育种具有重要意义。