the research attracted global attention, particularly from scientists in grain-growing nations dealing with productivity losses from stem rust. she was by this time internationally regarded as an authority on plant rusts, and represented canada at scientific conventions in the united states, europe, and russia. her research was economically significant, as it was used to develop rust-resistant wheat cultivars and resulted in a "reduction of annual losses of wheat due to rust from 30 million bushels to practically none". wheat rust is no longer a significant problem in canada.