Blotches in barley

Summary

The barley foliar diseases, net form net blotch (NFNB) and spot form net blotch (SFNB), account for over $125 million of annual losses in Australia. This guide provides an up-to-date guide on blotch diseases in barley.

Topics include:

• the visual differences between the diseases NFNB and SFNB
• how the diseases are spread and their life cycle
• control options, including integrated disease management (IDM) solutions
• emerging issues with fungicide resistance to the diseases