
Cereal
How to recognize and combat fusarium head blight in cereals
Fusarium Spike Blight
Fungus
Type:
Risk to the plant:
HIGH
Gibberella Zeae / Fusarium Graminearum
Pathogen:

Fusariosis
WHO CAUSES IT?
The pathogen Gibberella zeae or Fusarium graminearum is a fungus that causes the disease known as fusariosis of the head in cereals such as wheat, barley and corn. This disease is a major concern for cereal farmers worldwide due to its ability to reduce grain yields and quality.
SYMPTOMS
Head fusariosis manifests itself with the appearance of wilting and discoloration of the spikes, as well as the formation of pink, white or brown molds on infected grains. In addition, symptoms such as a reduction in the size and weight of the grains can be observed, which negatively affects production.


DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONS
Temperature:
20°C - 30°C
Humidity:
70% - 90%
HOW IS IT SPREAD?
Infected seeds, infected crop remains, contaminated soil, contaminated irrigation water, insect vectors, vegetative propagation.
HOW TO ELIMINATE IT?
Home treatments
There are no home treatments
Natural allies
Chemical treatments
There are no treatments for this disease. Treatments are directed at the insect vectors that transmit it. See insect treatments.

















