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Wheat Disease Outlook for 2020Dr. Erick DeWolf
Department of Plant PathologyKansas State University
Evaluating Disease Risk in 2020
• Disease scouting reports• Recent changes in genetic resistance• Factors influencing crop yield potential and disease
development
Stripe Rust
Stripe Rust
Recent Changes in Variety Ratings
Stripe Rust• Larry• LCS Chrome• SY Monument• Zenda
Role of Environment on Disease
• Moisture conditions• Influence on crop but also the risk of disease • Areas with higher moisture generally have higher yield potential and also a
higher risk of disease
U.S. Drought MonitorMay 14, 2020 – Kansas
Richard Tinker, National Drought Mitigation Center
Dr. Kelsey Andersen OnofreAssistant Professor | Wheat and Forage Extension Specialist
• PhD University of Florida • MS Ohio State University • BA Lafayette College
@KSUWheatDisease
Septoria Leaf Blotch
Stripe Rust
Leaf Rust
Wheat Streak Mosaic
Stripe Rust
Fusarium Head Blight (Scab)
Fusarium Head Blight Prediction CenterHelps evaluate the risk of FHB based on weather just before flowering
www.wheatscab.psu.edu
Want More Information?• K-State Agronomy eUpdates• Twitter: @KSUwheatdisease