SHARP EYESPOT!

In this episode of Cereal Killers, we delve into the intriguing world of agricultural diseases, focusing specifically on the Sharp Eyespot. This fungal disease, affecting a variety of crops including cereals, is dissected to uncover its symptoms, global impact, and differentiation from its better-known cousin, the Eyespot.

Learn about the conditions favouring its growth, its potential to cause yield loss, and the ongoing research efforts to manage its effects. Discover its interaction with other pathogens, the importance of soil management, and how advances in RNA technology might offer new ways to combat this silent cereal killer.

Dr Russell Sharp

https://eutrema.co.uk/crop-care/