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Diseases, 15 Mar 2024
Barley grass stripe rust variants characterised by increased virulence
BGYR (barley grass stripe [yellow] rust), was first detected in Australia in 1998, predominantly affecting wild barley grass weed species. Through comparative greenhouse studies, the Plant Breeding Institute established that the BGYR+ variant has shown increased virulence on several barley varieties at seedling growth stages.
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Diseases, 19 Feb 2024
The AFREN creed
Creeds can be powerful beliefs to live by and when it comes to dealing with fungicide resistance the Australian Fungicide Resistance Extension Network have developed the powerful Fungicide Resistance Five. A checklist, underpinned by science, this creed is a reminder as to how to mitigate the threat of resistance. Growers are encouraged to keep it top of mind.
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Diseases, 16 Feb 2024
Decision support tools aid disease management decisions
A suite of handy mobile devices is equipping growers and advisers to be better informed about crop protection practices. Through improving these management practises the risk of fungicide resistance can be reduced.
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Diseases, 15 Feb 2024
From the shelf to field failure: factors driving fungicide resistance
Three factors can drive fungicide resistance risk. Understanding the drivers is vital for risk mitigation and to this end a useful matrix is available to determine the overall risk of fungicide resistance developing. The matrix combines the type of fungicide being used, the risk of the pathogen developing resistance and risky agronomic practices that can drive fungicide resistance.
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Diseases, 14 Feb 2024
Out and about with AFREN
A practical service provided by the Australian Fungicide Resistance Extension Network to growers not only provides definitive information on whether they have a disease or resistance issue to deal with, but also enables researchers to discover first-hand which diseases and resistance are emerging on the ground in different parts of the country. This was showcased at the Field Applied Research Field Day at Winchelsea in Victoria in 2023.
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Diseases, 13 Feb 2024
Preserving our fungicides
Successful stewardship is the key to prolonging the longevity of fungicides and requires collaboration, engagement and support by all stakeholders.
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Diseases, 12 Feb 2024
Tomorrow’s fungicides: gene switches and nanobots
New tools and techniques are being added to the fungicide resistance management arsenal by Curtin University’s Centre for Crop and Disease Management for growers to keep ahead in the race.
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Diseases, 09 Feb 2024
‘Next-gen’ monitoring improving fungicide resistance detection
Delivering in-season information for growers on fungicide resistance is key to agile fungicide resistance management. New technology being deployed by researchers from Curtin University’s Centre for Crop and Disease Management heralds further efficiencies in detecting fungicide resistance for Australian growers.
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Diseases, 08 Feb 2024
Knowledge is power when managing fungicide resistance in pulses
Knowledge is power when managing fungicide resistance in pulses. Pulse pathologist Sara Blake from South Australian Research and Development Institute and Dr Joshua Fanning from Agriculture Victoria discuss key issues pertaining to fungicide resistance management in these crop species.
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Diseases, 07 Feb 2024
Fungicide resistance in Queensland: be alert
The detection of fungicide resistance in Queensland highlights the need for growers and advisers to be vigilant and access appropriate advice if they suspect issues in crops. The Australian Fungicide Resistance Extension Network provides up-to-date information and access to regional pathologists