COLORADO WHEAT DISEASE NEWSLETTER DISEASE WATCH AND MANAGEMENT Stripe Rust Stripe rust Stripe rust has been spotted at low incidence and severity across much of Colorado’s wheat growing region (Figure 1). While the weather in Colorado has been conducive to stripe rust...
COLORADO WHEAT DISEASE NEWSLETTER Thank you to all who attended the Colorado Wheat Field Days! We certainly lucked out with the weather, and it was great to see you all again. DISEASE WATCH AND MANAGEMENT Stripe Rust Stripe rust has been spotted at very low incidence...
COLORADO WHEAT DISEASE NEWSLETTER May 23, 2023 Summary The recent rain across much of Colorado has favored development of fungal diseases. Additionally, the first report of plants testing positive for Wheat streak mosic virus and Triticum mosaic virus was collected...
COLORADO WHEAT DISEASE NEWSLETTER May 9, 2023 DISEASE OBSERVATIONS Root Rot A root rot disease was found in a few fields in Kit Carson county in spotty areas (Figure 1). Root rot pathogens generally favor wet weather and mild soil temperatures for infection. However,...
COLORADO WHEAT DISEASE NEWSLETTER DISEASE OBSERVATIONS Common Root Rot Common root rot A few fields have reported a small amount of common root rot. This disease is caused by a complex of several soil-borne fungi. Prolonged drought stress coupled with high soil...