Mycological monitoring of oil poppy in Middle Volga region

The phytopatological estimation of oil poppy collection was done. The results showed the distribution of fungus diseases and degree of plant affection in years varied on hydrothermal regime. The species set of mycosis pathogens infected poppy plants during period of vegetation is defined. Samples of oil poppy, affected by Helminthosporium in a small degree, are selected; they can be recommended as initial material for breeding on resistance to this pathogen