Summary Winter wheat is most susceptible to black point during grain fill and ripening. Black point does not cause yield loss but can reduce grain quality. Identification Symptoms of black point become noticeable as wheat matures and tissue begins to die. Fields will appear to have a black-like discolouration with symptoms being observed on […]
Co-authored with Albert Tenuta, Pathologist, Field Crops and Peter Johnson, Agronomist, RealAgriculture Fusarium Head Blight Management Managing Fusarium head blight (FHB), also known as scab, in wheat is crucial to prevent yield loss, reduce mycotoxin contamination and maximize grain quality. Identification Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) symptoms are noticeable soon after flowering. Diseased spikelets (glumes and […]