Small Grains XII- 26

Smut (oats)

William M. Brown Jr.

 

(Ustilago avenae and U. kolleri): On oats. Smutted heads have a powdery dark appearance. Infected plants are shorter and dark mass of spores are frequently gone by harvest.
 

Product list for Smut:

Fungicide Trade Name

Product per 100 lb seed

Remarks

 

PCNB1

See labels.

Seed treatment.

 

Vitavax CT

Vitavax M

9 12 oz

Seed treatment.

 

The information herein is supplied with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and that listing of commercial products, necessary to this guide, implies no endorsement by the authors or the Extension Services of Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming or Montana. Criticism of products or equipment not listed is neither implied nor intended. Due to constantly changing labels, laws and regulations, the Extension Services can assume no liability for the suggested use of chemicals contained herein. Pesticides must be applied legally complying with all label directions and precautions on the pesticide container and any supplemental labeling and rules of state and federal pesticide regulatory agencies. State rules and regulations and special pesticide use allowances may vary from state to state: contact your State Department of Agriculture for the rules, regulations and allowances applicable in your state and locality.

Categories: Small grains, Diseases, Smut

Date: 4/16/2004


Supported in part by:
Western Region IPM Center, EPA Region Vlll, National Plant Diagnostic Network, Great Plains Diagnostic Network, USDA CSREES, Colorado State University, Montana State University, South Dakota State University, the University of Nebraska - Lincoln,and the University of Wyoming.