Australian Cereal Rust Report: "Cereal Rust Survey 2011 Progress Report - New leaf rust pathotype and re-emerging stripe rust pathotype"
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
October 16, 2011
Despite a short period of warm weather in early September, cool spring temperatures have prevailed over much of eastern Australia. Rainfall has been variable with timely events in August and early October bringing welcome relief to many cropping districts in the east. However expected yields without significant follow up rainfall may serve to delay decisions to take action on rust infections in spring. This report summarises recent data arising from the Annual Cereal Rust Survey, and highlights the potential for the cereal rusts to cause damage in 2011.
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Website: http://sydney.edu.au/agriculture/plant_breeding_institute/index.shtml Published: October 18, 2011 |