Importance of diseases in herbage seed production

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  • G.C.M. Latch

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https://doi.org/10.33584/rps.1.1979.3289

Abstract

Yield and quality of herbage seed can be affected by many diseases. In New Zealand the most important diseases of grasses are rusts, especially stem rust on ryegrasses, cocksfoot and timothy; head smut of bromes; and ergot of paspalum. Blind-seed disease is of minor importance on ryegrass at present. Clover yield can be affected by rot, scorch and stem nematode. These diseases and others are discussed in relation to changing farming practices, and disease control measures are suggested. Keywords: Herbage seed production, diseases, Puccinia graminis, Ustilago bullata, Claviceps paspali, Gloeotinia temulenta

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1980-01-01

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Latch, G. (1980). Importance of diseases in herbage seed production. NZGA: Research and Practice Series, 1, 36–40. https://doi.org/10.33584/rps.1.1979.3289

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Vol. 1 (1979): Herbage Seed Production

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