Planting to Reduce Head Scab Risk
(Adapted from: US Wheat & Barley Scab Initiative) It’s time to start preparing for winter small-grain planting. Here are some …
Job Description Dr. Cowger studies major small-grain diseases of the mid-Atlantic U.S. Her research is on biology, epidemiology, and management of diseases that cause significant losses. She also works to support breeding for disease resistance. She diagnoses disease and non-disease problems, and helps inform growers and their advisors about disease management.
Website plantpath.cals.ncsu.edu/people/faculty/christina-cowger
Recent Posts by Christina Cowger
Low Head Scab Risk Throughout North Carolina
Wheat and Barley Scab Risk Low Throughout North Carolina For wheat flowering around April 17, risk of damage from Fusarium …
Elevated Risk of Wheat Scab in Northeast NC
Wheat crops that are flowering now in northeast NC are at moderate risk of scab. Much of the crop there …
Wheat Scab Update-April 23, 2018
For wheat flowering now, scab risk is low across North Carolina due to recent dry weather. Rain predicted for April 23-28 will …
Wheat Scab Update-Elevated Risk in Coastal NC
Wheat scab risk is moderate to high for wheat flowering now in coastal NC counties. These include south Columbus, …
Wheat Scab Update-April 12, 2018
This is the first North Carolina small grain scab risk commentary for the 2018 scab monitoring season. In most of NC, …
Wheat Root Rot
This week, we received several samples of stunted wheat from Robeson, Lenoir, and Beaufort. There are more reports of …
Dealing With Fusarium Head Blight (Scab) in North Carolina
Some parts of North Carolina are seeing an epidemic of Fusarium head blight (scab), which contaminates grain with a mycotoxin …