Cereals: Wheat: Penicillium and
Aspergillus Seed Rot (Penicillium spp. and Aspergillus spp.)

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Pub 812: Field Crop Protection Guide > Chapter 4: Cereals >
Wheat: Penicillium and Aspergillus Seed Rot

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Field Crop Protection Guide 2011-2012, Order 2011-2012 publication

Table of Contents

1. Integrated Pest Management Options
   • Seed Treatment
• difenoconazole + metalaxyl-M – Dividend XL RTA
• ipconazole - Rancona Apex
2. Related links...

Integrated Pest Management Options

Seed Treatment

Both of these diseases are considered storage moulds. Their incidence increases when wheat is stored under warm temperatures and moist conditions. Seed that is damaged is especially susceptible under these conditions. Maintain grain at less than 14% moisture and below 20°C (68°F). Avoid damaging seed during harvest or handling.

Active ingredient	difenoconazole + metalaxyl-M
Trade name	Dividend XL RTA
Rate (product)	325-650 mL per 100 kg seed
Comments	For both commercial seed treatment plants and on-farm treatment using standard gravity flow- or mist-type seed treatment equipment. May also be used in treat-on-the-go seeder. Do not graze, feed green forage or cut for hay within 35 days of planting.

 

Active ingredient	ipconazole
Trade name	Rancona Apex
Rate (product)	325 mL per 100 kg seed
Comments	Do not graze or feed livestock on treated areas for 30 days after planting.

 

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Related links...

• Diseases
• Cereals