Nathan Kleczewski, Extension Specialist – Plant Pathology; nkleczew@udel.edu The fungus Fusarium graminearum causes Fusarium head blight (FHB) in barley and wheat. Infection of wheat heads by F. graminearum can result in reduced grain fill, bleaching, and the production of a… Continue Reading
Nathan Kleczewski, Extension Specialist – Plant Pathology; nkleczew@udel.edu I have made reference to a larger window for FHB application, specifically a 5/6-day post Feekes 10.5.1 window.The data from that collaborative project conducted across 7 field sites have now been published… Continue Reading
Nathan Kleczewski, Extension Specialist – Plant Pathology; nkleczew@udel.edu I had several calls this week about a recent article that went out pertaining to FHB resistance. You may recall that I discussed this particular set of results and implications on December… Continue Reading
Nathan Kleczewski, Extension Specialist – Plant Pathology; nkleczew@udel.edu Fusarium head blight (FHB) epidemics are episodic, but when they do occur they can cause significant reductions in quality and yield. FHB will continue to be an issue for small grains due… Continue Reading
Nathan Kleczewski, Extension Specialist – Plant Pathology; nkleczew@udel.edu Stripe Rust on Wheat Rusts are fungal pathogens that derive their name from their yellow to orange, rust-colored spores. Rusts typically are not of major concern unless disease levels are severe enough… Continue Reading
