Small Grains

Winter Injury

Name of Crop (common name)

Wheat

Name of Disease

Winter Injury

Plant Response and Damage

During late winter or early spring, dead wheat plants will be seen on terrace tops and north-facing slopes.

Examination of  the crowns of the affectec plants willl exhibit discoloration and water-soaking.

Biological Control

Not Applicable

Chemical Control

Not Applicable

Publication Date

January 17, 2007

References

Shroyer, James P., et al.  1998.  Diagnosing Wheat Production Problems in Kansas, S-84 October 1998,
Kansas State University, Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service.     

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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.