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Bunt, or stinking
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Causal organism - Claviceps purpurea
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Control
Control of ergot using fungicides applied to the ear is rarely successful,
although treatment can reduce infection levels. Grass weeds, particularly
black-grass are an important alternative host for ergot and so their
control, both in the crop and in surrounding headlands, is important in preventing
infection of cereal crops. Several seed treatments will prevent germination of ergots in contaminated seed lots
See HGCA Wheat seed health and seed-borne diseases - a guide, for more information
