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Barley seed could carry fungicide-resistant disease into next crop, researchers find

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Briefings

Researchers at the University of Southern Queensland discovered that fungicide-resistant net blotch disease can persist in barley seed and infect new seedlings, posing a risk for future crops. This finding highlights a potential pathway for disease spread that was previously overlooked in seed production.

Key points

• Fungicide-resistant net blotch disease can be transmitted from barley seed to new seedlings, creating a risk for future crop infections.
• The University of Southern Queensland conducted research identifying this specific transmission mechanism in barley seed.

Context

This research addresses a critical issue in agricultural seed production, where pathogens can persist in seeds and infect subsequent plantings, potentially complicating disease management strategies.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single study from the University of Southern Queensland; broader epidemiological data on net blotch transmission in barley is unavailable.

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