Fusariosis
Fusarium Spike Blight
Gibberella Zeae / Fusarium Graminearum
Pathogen:
Fungus
Type:
Risk to the plant:
HIGH
DESCRIPTION
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.
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
20°C - 30°C
70% - 90%
HOW IS IT SPREAD?
Infected seeds, infected crop remains, contaminated soil, contaminated irrigation water, insect vectors, vegetative propagation.
HOW TO REMOVE IT?
Home remedies
There are no home treatments
Chemical treatments
• AZOXISTROBIN 12% + TEBUCONAZOLE 20% [SC] P/V
• AZOXISTROBIN 20% + TEBUCONAZOLE 20% [SC] P/V
• AZOXISTROBIN 25% [SC] P/V
• SULFUR 70% + TEBUCONAZOLE 4.5% [WG] P/P
• SULFUR 70% + TEBUCONAZOLE 4.5% [WG] P/P
• BIXAFEN 7.5% + PROTHIOCONAZOLE 15% [EC] P/V
• BROMUCONAZOLE 16.7% + TEBUCONAZOLE 10.7% [EC] P/V
• BROMUCONAZOLE 30% [EC] P/V
• DIFENOCONAZOLE 2.5% + FLUDIOXONIL 2.5% + TEBUCONAZOLE 1% [FS] P/V
• DIFENOCONAZOLE 3% [FS] P/V
• FENPICOXAMID 5% + PROTHIOCONAZOLE 10% [EC] P/V
• FLUDIOXONIL 2.5% [FS] P/V
• FLUXAPYROXAD 3.33% + TRITICONAZOLE 3.33% + FLUDIOXONIL 3.33% [FS] P/V
• FLUXAPYROXAD 62.5g/L + METCONAZOLE 45g/L [EC] P/V
• METCONAZOLE 9% [EC] P/V
• PROTHIOCONAZOLE 12.5% + TEBUCONAZOLE 12.5% [EC] P/V
• PROTHIOCONAZOLE 15% + BENZOVINDIFLUPYR 7.5% [EC] P/V
• PROTHIOCONAZOLE 25% [EC] P/V
• PROTHIOCONAZOLE 30% [EC] P/V
• POTASSIUM HYDROGEN CARBONATE 85% [SG] P/P
• SEDAXANE 2.5% + FLUDIOXONIL 2.5% + TRITICONAZOLE 2% [FS] P/V
• SEDAXANE 2.5% + FLUDIOXONIL 2.5% [FS] P/V
• TEBUCONAZOLE 20% [EC] P/V
• TEBUCONAZOLE 25% [EW] P/V
• TEBUCONAZOLE 43% [SC] P/V
• TEBUCONAZOLE 6% [FS] P/V
Treatments allowed in organic farming
• POTASSIUM HYDROGEN CARBONATE 85% [SG] P/P
Insect allies
PREDATORY MITES
LADYBUGS
LACEWINGS
PARASITIC WASPS
HOVERFLIES OR PARASITIC FLIES
PREDATORY BUGS
There are no natural allies
Mycodiplosis oidii (predatory mosquito)
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To prevent and control fusarium head blight in cereal crops, it is recommended to implement integrated disease management practices, such as crop rotation, removal of infected crop residues, use of resistant varieties, and application of treatments. Preventive fungicides at critical moments of the crop cycle.
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