Diseases of Barley - Bacteria and Phytoplasma

 
 
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 Bacterial Blight.
Xanthomonas translucens

What to look for?
Most commonly seen along the edges of barley fields particularly shaded areas during wet, humid weather in July.


Photo: Duczek
Picture description
Yellow and brown streaks on the upper leaves. Early stages show translucent water soaking.
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Management strategy
Crop rotation is the only possible control measure.

Aster Yellows (Phytoplasma)

What to look for?
Scattered dwarfed bushy plants, chlorotic with distorted heads.

Management Strategy
A leafhopper transmitted infectious virus-like agent that is usually of minor importance

A more complete description of aster yellows in barley.

Photographs and information assembled and prepared for AAFRD by Dr. Ieaun R. Evans Agri-Trend Agrology Ltd.
 
 
 
 

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