Plant pathogens cause significant damage to plant products, compromising both quantities
and quality. Even though many elements of agricultural practices are an integral part of …

Crop rotation and soil tillage are among key factors impacting cropping system productivity,
pest management and soil health. To assess their role in northern cropping systems, we …

Septoria tritici blotch (STB) caused by the fungal pathogen Zymoseptoria tritici and powdery
mildew (PM) caused by Blumeria graminis f. sp tritici (Bgt) are among the forefront foliar …

Breeding of multi-resistant varieties to reduce yield loss due to disease damage and
lodging, and reduction of input intensity are of high importance for a more sustainable cereal …

Reduced tillage is considered as one of the main tools to save biological diversity; however,
it increases pressure of diseases, including wheat leaf blotches. The aim of present study …

The effect of weeds, plant diseases and insect pests on spring barley (Hordeum vulgare)
and spring wheat (Triticum aestivum) grain and nutrient yield was examined. Long-term field …

Zymoseptoria tritici, the causal agent of septoria tritici blotch (STB), is one of the most
destructive fungal pathogens on wheat. To control the disease and limit yield losses, farmers …

Wheat and barley are the main staple food crops all over the world. In present scenario of
ever growing world population, there is a need of continuous increase in wheat and barley …

Climate variability plays a pivotal role in rainfed agriculture, especially within arid regions.
Analyzing these fluctuations across diverse climatic conditions establishes a foundation for …

Foliar diseases are a major threat to worldwide wheat production, especially during the
vegetative period in maritime climates. Despite advancements in agronomic practices …