Barley powdery mildew control strategies

Barley Powdery Mildew Control Strategies fact sheet (cover page) A combination of resistant varieties, good plant health and effective fungicides is required to prevent economic loss from powdery mildew outbreaks in barley... New strains of powdery mildew have been detected on commercial barley varieties previously considered resistant... If using a barley variety with a resistance rating less than Resistant (R), consider treating with a fungicide at seeding...