Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Wheat The first disease of the season on wheat is usually powdery mildew. In general, powdery mildew has not been a problem for several years. Once wheat reaches jointing (Growth Stage 6) it should… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Be on the lookout for several wheat diseases now. Powdery mildew is appearing in very dense stands and in headrows and on susceptible cultivars. The small white-to-tan spots of fungal growth are getting easy… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Be sure to plant fungicide treated seed for control of loose smut and common bunt especially if you saved your own seed for planting. Select varieties that are high yielding as well as resistant… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Continue scouting wheat for powdery mildew. The cool weather has been ideal for disease development. In cases where too much nitrogen was applied or extra carry-over from last year was not taken into consideration,… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Reprinted with additions for Delaware from EARLY FUNGICIDE APPLICATIONS OF HEADLINE TO WHEAT By Don Hershman in the March 24, 2008 edition of the Kentucky Pest News from the University of Kentucky, College of… Continue Reading
