NF03-587 Management Program to Prevent Smut Diseases of Wheat (Revised September 2005)

Authors

John E. Watkins, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

2003

Comments

© 2003-2005, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on behalf of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension. All rights reserved.

Abstract

This NebFact, Wheat Disease Fact Sheet No. 6, discusses the management program to prevent smut diseases of wheat. It covers the cause and occurrence, key symptoms, cultural management practices, fungicide seed treatment program, economic significance, and applications for controlling the smut diseases.