Fungicides for Managing Wheat Foliar Diseases and Fuarium Head Blight

 

There are many different diseases which are caused by various fungal pathogens that affect cereals in Ontario. The foliar diseases (powdery mildew, leaf rust, Septoria leaf spot, Septoria (Stagonospora) glume blotch and tan spot) and Fuarium Head Blight (FHB) can cause significant yield losses if not managed correctly.  Although these diseases occur in all wheat producing areas of the province, their economic impact varies from year to year depending on environmental conditions. When the environmental conditions favour the development of these pathogens, local losses can be significantly greater.  

The North Central Regional Committee on Management of Small Grain Diseases (NCERA-184) has developed the following information on fungicide efficacy for control of certain foliar diseases of wheat for use by the grain production industry in the U.S and Ontario.

NCERA 184 Wheat fungicide Efficacy Table 2012

Efficacy ratings for each fungicide listed in the table were determined by field testing the materials over multiple years and locations by the members of the committee. Efficacy is based on proper application timing to achieve optimum effectiveness of the fungicide as determined by labeled instructions and overall level of disease in the field at the time of application. Differences in efficacy among fungicide products were determined by direct comparisons among products in field tests and are based on a single application of the labeled rate as listed in the table. Table includes most widely marketed products, and is not intended to be a list of all labeled products. Please refer to OMAFRA Publication 812 – Field Crop Protection Guide for a full list of available products in Ontario.