Cane Smut Identification with Neil Halpin

Ever seen a Smut whip up close? Neil Halpin (Senior Agronomist, QPIF/DEEDI) shows us one he found in his variety by row spacing trial, so you'll know what to look for. The dead whip protrudes from the growing tip and is covered in black spores. He also reflects on his trip to the Ord River Scheme where a failure to plant Smut resistant varieties early, placed pressure on other resistant varieties. Causing some of them to collapse as well.

Posted by Henry Thomas, 3 years ago on Wednesday, December 17, 2008[ , Read more... ]

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