Fusarium head blight at low levels in the northern grains region in 2016 – cause and implications

2016

Research organisaton
Funding source

Trial details

Researcher(s) Daniele Giblot (Ducray (SARDI))
Diana Hartley (CSIRO)
Alan McKay (SARDI)
Steven Simpfendorfer (NSW DPI)
Year(s) 2016
Contributor Department of Primary Industries NSW
Trial location(s) Tamworth Agricultural Institute, NSW
Fusarium head blight at low levels in the northern grains region in 2016 – cause and implications locations
Aims

 To determine the various causes and to address concerns around fusarium head blight (FHB) infections.

Key messages
  •  A survey of 80 winter cereal crops across central and northern NSW in 2016 established that low levels (generally <1%) of Fusarium head blight (FHB) were evident with the causal pathogen predominantly being Fusarium pseudograminearum (Fp).
  • This was the crown rot fungus (Fp), reminding growers that it does not disappear in a wet season.
  • FHB infection caused by Fp has a reduced risk for mycotoxin accumulation in infected grain, but could have detrimental impacts on crop establishment if seed is retained for planting.
  • Planting Fusarium-infected grain can also introduce seed-borne crown rot infection into clean paddocks, negating the rotational benefits associated with growing non-host crops.
     
Lead research organisation Department of Primary Industries NSW
Host research organisation N/A
Trial funding source GRDC DAN00176
Related program Northern NSW integrated disease management
Acknowledgments

This experiment was part of the project Northern NSW integrated disease management (DAN00176; 2013–18), with joint investment by NSW DPI and GRDC. Assistance from growers and agronomists in collecting samples is greatly appreciated. Technical assistance provided by Karen Cassin and Rachel Bannister is gratefully acknowledged.


Other trial partners Not specified
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Method

Crop type Cereal (Grain): Wheat
Treatment type(s)
  • Pest Management: Fungal
Trial type Article/commentary
Trial design Not applicable

Tamworth Agricultural Institute 2016

Sow date Not specified
Harvest date Not specified
Plot size Not specified
Plot replication Not specified
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Observed trial site soil information
Trial site soil testing
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Soil conditions
Trial site Soil texture
Tamworth Agricultural Institute, NSW Not specified
Derived trial site soil information
Australian Soil Classification Source: ASRIS
Trial site Soil order
Tamworth Agricultural Institute, NSW Vertosol
Soil Moisture Source: BOM/ANU
Average amount of water stored in the soil profile during the year, estimated by the OzWALD model-data fusion system.
Year Tamworth Agricultural Institute NSW
2016 794.7mm
2015 788.3mm
2014 788.1mm
2013 780.3mm
2012 774.5mm
2011 772.8mm
2010 799.1mm
2009 784.3mm
2008 792.0mm
2007 788.5mm
2006 790.3mm
2005 797.4mm
2004 799.1mm
2003 800.0mm
2002 781.0mm
2001 777.0mm
2000 747.4mm
National soil grid Source: CSIRO/TERN
NOTE: National Soil Grid data is aggregated information for background information on the wider area
Actual soil values can vary significantly in a small area and the trial soil tests are the most relevant data where available

Soil properties

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Climate

Derived climate information

No observed climate data available for this trial.
Derived climate data is determined from trial site location and national weather sources.

Tamworth Agricultural Institute NSW

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Some data on this site is sourced from the Bureau of Meteorology

SILO weather estimates sourced from https://www.longpaddock.qld.gov.au/silo/
Jeffrey, S.J., Carter, J.O., Moodie, K.B. and Beswick, A.R. (2001). Using spatial interpolation to construct a comprehensive archive of Australian climate data , Environmental Modelling and Software, Vol 16/4, pp 309-330. DOI: 10.1016/S1364-8152(01)00008-1.

Trial report and links

2016 trial report



Trial last modified: 14-10-2019 13:17pm AEST