Powdery mildew

Powdery Mildew

Description

Powdery mildew is more common in barley than in wheat crops in Victoria. The powdery mildew that attacks wheat (Blumeria graminis f. sp. tritici) will not attack barley, and vica-versa. The disease is most common in early sown lush crops with adequate nitrogen nutrition. It is first observed during tillering, but does not normally persist beyond ear emergence. Losses in wheat in Victoria are rare.

Links and Resources

DEPI VIC - Crop disease manual - Powdery mildew of wheat Introduction, what to look for, disease cycle, and management. Published 2012.

GRDC - Barley powdery mildew Fact Sheet Information about powdery mildew in wheat and barley, key points, disease life cycle, disease conditions, variety choice, monitoring, fungicides and treatment, and fungicide resistance. Published 2014.