Reducing wheat yield loss from Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus in the HRZ (MFM4522)
START
July 1, 2022
FINISH
June 30, 2024
Summary
Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) consistently and significantly impacts wheat crops in the high rainfall zone (HRZ) of South Australia. This impact appears in the form of erect heads with poor grain fill, approximately 3-4 weeks before harvest in crops that have previously appeared generally healthy, and results in yield loss. This project aims to evaluate agronomic tactics and insecticide regimes to reduce the impact of BYDV on wheat yields in the SA HRZ.
Project Participants
Meg Bell, MacKillop Farm Management Group
The research
Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) consistently and significantly impacts wheat crops in the high rainfall zone (HRZ) of South Australia. This impact appears in the form of erect heads with poor grain fill, approximately 3-4 weeks before harvest in crops that have previously appeared generally healthy, and results in yield loss. This project aims to evaluate agronomic tactics and insecticide regimes to reduce the impact of BYDV on wheat yields in the SA HRZ.
Funding
$90,000
More information
Meg Bell
T: 0433 499 630
E: [email protected]
