Location: National Programs
Project Number: 0500-00053-005-054-G
Project Type: Grant
Start Date: Jun 6, 2020
End Date: Jun 5, 2021
Objective:
The objectives of this research are: 1) test new fungicides available to wheat and barley growers and develop best management protocols, 2) evaluate current fungicides for efficacy on FHB in wheat and barley and 3) educate growers and on best management practices for producing high quality wheat and barley in Virginia.
Approach:
The researcher will conduct fungicide trials in Virginina in order to determine the best management strategies for wheat and barley growers in this region. Growers will be educated on the best methods at field days, workshops, meetings, newsletters and other media outlets.
