Publication Date
10-1993
DPIRD Collections
Grains and field crops, Biosecurity, pests, weeds and diseases
Series Number
88
Abstract
Fungal staining (black point) of wheat can reduce the quality of grain. The most serious problem is a discolouration of products. Discolouration is a consequence of infection by microorganisms. The most likely cause in Western Australia is a species of the common fungus Alternaria. Infection and discolouration occur between flowering and grain maturity, and the optimum environmental conditions are probably consecutive days of high relative humidity together with warm temperatures.
Number of Pages
61
Keywords
Disease control, Western Australia, Cost analysis, Alternaria, Crop losses, Wheat, Fungal diseases
Disciplines
Agronomy and Crop Sciences | Parasitology
Recommended Citation
Wilson, J M.
(1993), Analysis of black point in wheat. Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia, Perth. Technical Bulletin 88.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/tech_bull/97
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