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 Barley The most prevalent diseases that can still be seen in areas where the barley has not returned yet are the spot blotch form of net blotch and powdery mildew. After checking the barley… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Wheat Be sure to keep scouting for the presence of diseases, especially powdery mildew, at this time. With the return of cooler temperatures and risk of showers and cloudy weather as well, powdery mildew… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Wheat is developing rapidly with the recent increase in temperature. Be sure to keep scouting for the presence of diseases, especially powdery mildew, at this time. It is important to keep the uppermost two… Continue Reading
