Ergot infection caused by the pathogen Claviceps purpurea (Fr) is a significant issue in rye In the harvested grain, ergot sclerotia downgrade grain quality significantly because of their alkaloids, which are highly toxic to humans and animals Reduced grade has a negative impact on the price…
There are many benefits to growing winter wheat This includes increased average grain yield over spring wheat ranging from 13% in Alberta to 25% across the Canadian Prairies Durum wheat is consistently one of the high value cereal crops grown by farmers in Alberta, and the potential yield advantage…
Fusarium head blight (FHB) is a common disease in cereal crops, such as wheat, barley, and oat Very little is known about FHB on rye in Canada In this project, fall rye spike samples were collected from naturally infected fall rye fields in Manitoba Five Fusarium species were isolated and…
