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Get on the front foot with crown rot
Description
Fusarium crown rot in cereals is often associated with a tough finish, but the characteristic whiteheads are far from the full picture. It’s a significant disease with hidden yield impacts even in a good year, so pro-active management at pre-sowing is a must.
In this podcast, senior researcher with NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Dr Steven Simpfendorfer shares the latest research and advice to reduce disease impacts. Then, Riverine Plain’s Kate Coffey shares why the Riverine Plain’s area is surprisingly susceptible to the disease and local grower, Lee Menhenett, shares his experience managing the disease on-farm.
Contact
Dr Steven Simpfendorfer
Senior researcher, NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
steven.simpfendorfer@dpi.nsw.gov.au
Kate Coffey
Senior project manager, Riverine Plains
More information
- Webinar: New opportunities for crown rot management
- Fusarium crown rot in central and southern cropping systems: it’s all a numbers game
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