Grain Crops
Grain crops are annually affected by a wide range of viral, bacterial, and fungal pathogens that reduce yields and grain quality. Laboratory diagnostics allows accurate identification of the disease pathogen and informed decisions regarding crop protection. We offer testing for wheat, barley, corn, sunflower, and other grain crops.
Viruses
Viral diseases of grains spread through insects, causing dwarfing and mosaic. Early diagnostics allows prevention of infection spread.
Testing 25 grain crop viruses
1: Alfalfa mosaic disease — Alfalfa mosaic virus
2: Barley stripe mosaic disease — Barley stripe mosaic virus
3: Barley yellow dwarf disease — Barley yellow dwarf virus
Bacteria
Bacterial diseases cause spotting and tissue rot in grains. Accurate diagnostics is necessary for selecting effective control measures.
Testing 7 bacterial diseases of grain crops
1: Pink bacteriosis of wheat grain — Erwinia rhapoutici
2: Wheat stem melanosis — Pseudomonas cichorii
3: Brown bacterial spot of cereals — Pseudomonas fuscovaginae
Fungi
Fungal diseases are the main threat to grain crops, causing rust, smut, and Fusarium. Pathogen identification helps select effective fungicides.
Testing 25 fungal diseases of grain crops
1: Alternaria blight — Alternaria sp
2: Ascochyta blight — Ascochyta sp
3: Common root rot and leaf spot of wheat — Bipolaris sorokiniana