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Cereals: Wheat: Penicillium and
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| Author: | OMAFRA Staff |
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| Creation Date: | 04 July 2005 |
| Last Reviewed: | 15 June 2009 |
| Pub
812: Field Crop Protection Guide > Chapter
4: Cereals > Wheat: Penicillium and Aspergillus Seed Rot |
Excerpt from Chapter 4, Field Crop Protection Guide, Order this publication
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 |
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| Trade name | Dividend XL RTA |
| Rate (product) | 325-650 mL per 100 kg seed |
Comments (Days to harvest, label precautions, etc.)
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.
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