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Vol. 22, No. 4, May 3, 2007

Management of Fusarium head blight (scab) Diane Brown-Rytlewski and Willie Kirk, Plant Pathology Martin Nagelkirk, MSUE Sanilac County


Caption head scab symptoms Photo credit: Phil Wharton, MSU

Wheat is considered “headed” when the entire head extends beyond the base of the flag leaf. Flowering may begin 2 to 3 days later depending on air temperature. Photo credit: Steve Gower, Diagnostic Services	Wheat is considered to be flowering when one or more flowers are visible. The 1/8 inch long flowers are initially yellow and begin in the central area of the head. Within a couple days yellowish-white flowers extend the entire length of the head. Photo credit: Steve Gower, Diagnostic Services

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