Trial Report Summary

University of Manitoba FHB Risk Model – Barley, Durum, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Crop Type(s):
Barley, Wheat, Winter Wheat
Centre(s):
PCDF
Year(s):
2018-2019
Collaborators(s):

Manasah Mkhabela PhD., Research Associate University of Manitoba Soil Science

Objective(s):

To increase understanding of resulting Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) infection for spring and winter wheat, barley and durum based on the current model.

Project Findings:

Grain samples were sent for Fusarium specific analysis, but no report for these results has yet been generated. PCDF will post a link when this report is available.

Background:

Farmers need improved decision-making tools in order to assess the local risk of Fusarium Head Blight (FHB). Better tools would improve judgement on whether or not to use fungicide and how to time application. The project recognizes that the current model for predicting the presence of FHB is insufficient and is gathering data across the province for different treatment plans using both known fusarium resistant and fusarium susceptible varieties.

PDF:

Entire findings are available by downloading the report PDF.

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