19 Story Idea? Email Paul.Nolan@Farms.com Better Farming | May/June 2024 ples of the grain need to be tested in a lab. Fusarium damaged kernels are the other indicator analyzed by MCVET. They are also known as tombstone kernels, and can appear as small, shriveled, and lighter weight seeds. High percentages of Fusarium damaged kernels can impact grain grading and may cause economic losses for the producer. The MCVET study is currently using 14 locations to analyze resistance in spring wheat and barley, and there are six sites for winter wheat, due to the generally lower acreage for the crop. “We can look to see the level of Fusarium infection in different classes of resistance,” says Anne. “Farmers can also see how specific varieties they are considering performed over the three-year period.” With trials across different sites in Manitoba, the data generated from this study can also be used by farmers to see how varieties perform in their PREVENTING FHB INFECTION Farmers can use data from the study to see how varieties perform in their area. Akchamczuk/iStock/Getty Images Plus photo
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