New Findings on the Epidemiology, Importance and Control of Fusarium Ear Blight on Wheat

Fusarium ear blight can produce considerable quantitative and qualitative damage in wheat. Investigations in Germany from 1987 to 1995 and in France since 1995 showed an increased incidence of Fusarium spp.. Epidemiological studies demonstrated the complexity of the biology of fusarium diseases and the difficulty of optimising the timing of fungicide applications. Nevertheless, products containing tebuconazole proved highly effective in terms of disease and mycotoxin reduction, yield increase and improved baking performance.