MSST screening results revealed that, among the 254 entries only three entries (Bharathi, PTB 33 and Rathu heenathi) showed higher level of resistance to BPH with a score range from 2.2 to 3.0, while 22 entries were found to be moderately resistant (3.1 to 5.0). Sixty four entries were observed with a range of 5.1 to 7.0(moderately susceptible), however, 136 entries were found to be susceptible (7.1 to 8.9). Among the entries, 29 entries were found to be highly susceptible with a score of 9.0.