Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Stripe rust in wheat has been seen in both DE and MD this week. The outbreaks at this time are small and for most of the state wheat is past flowering, so the impact… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu BYDMV We have had several more reports and a sample of Barley yellow dwarf mosaic virus in wheat. Irregular patches of varying height reductions, yellowing and purple flag leaves indicate BYDMV infection. Since this… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Powdery Mildew on Small Grain Be on the lookout for powdery mildew on ‘Thoroughbred’ barley and wheat. Powdery mildew has been seen on both within the last several weeks. ‘Thoroughbred’ barley is very susceptible… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Be sure that you plant wheat and barley varieties with high levels of disease resistance. Select varieties with high levels of resistance to powdery mildew, leaf rust and stripe rust. Seed should be treated… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu After checking the state small grain variety trial at the REC near Georgetown I can report that there were several cultivars that had low levels of stripe rust and several with low levels of… Continue Reading
