Problem: Fusarium in wheat
One of the most important diseases of wheat is fusariosis (fungi of the genus Fusarium). It most often occurs in years with moisture, frequent rains and warm weather, especially when wheat is grown after corn or small grains.
The infection can start in the soil, but the greatest damage occurs in two phases:
- In sprouting and rooting
The fungus attacks the young plant through the roots and coleoptiles. This is when the following symptoms occur:
