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Loose Smut: Ustilago tritici

Symptom:

  • The entire inflorescence, except the rachis, is replaced by masses of smut spores.
  • These black teliospores often are blown away by the wind, leaving only the bare rachis and remnants of other floral structures.
 
LOOSE SMUT  
Life cycle of Ustilago tritici  

LIFE CYCLE

Management:

  • Treat the seed with Vitavax @ 2g/kg seed before sowing.
  • Burry the infected ear heads in the soil, so that secondary spread is avoided.

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