Systemic Fungicides for Control of Dwarf Bunt of Wheat: I. Seed Treatment
- 1 January 1983
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Scientific Societies in Plant Disease
- Vol. 67 (3) , 294-297
- https://doi.org/10.1094/pd-67-294
Abstract
Formulations (22) with known or suspected systemic fungicidal activity were tested as seed treatments for the control of dwarf bunt of wheat (T. aestivum) caused by Tilletia controversa during the 5-yr period 1976-1980. Many of the formulations reduced dwarf bunt incidence, particularly at higher rates of application, but few provided practical control (< 10% incidence). Several of the formulations reduced stands and seedling vigor. Of the materials tested, thiabendazole (Mertect LSP) exhibited the best control with the least adverse effects. The use of solvent carriers failed to increase the efficacy of the seed treatments.Keywords
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