Fusarium the new F-word

摘要

Testing and treating home-saved seed may prove crucial this autumn, as high incidence of fusarium ear blight increases the risk of seedling blight, while a prolonged wet harvest could hit germination levels. Therefore, some form of testing makes perfect sense and this coming season could be one where growers who historically don't use a treatment reconsider their policy. "Seed treatments are a good insurance policy, offering good value and a high level of protection," says Harper Adams University College plant pathologist Simon Edwards.