University of Manitoba FHB Risk Model – Barley, Durum, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat
Manasah Mkhabela PhD., Research Associate University of Manitoba Soil Science
To increase understanding of resulting Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) infection for spring and winter wheat, barley and durum based on the current model.
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.
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.