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 […]
Summary Pre-harvest sprouting can be a concern if persistent rainfall events occur through to maturity and beyond. Pre-harvest sprouting can result in downgraded wheat at the elevator due to a low falling number. Pre-Harvest Sprouting Pre-harvest sprouting is the initiation of grain germination prior to harvest (Figure 1). When sprouting occurs, alpha-amylase is produced which […]