Barley Leaf Rust Control Recommendations

Fungicide Common Name	Trade Name	Formulated Rate/Acre
propiconazolea	Tilt 3.6EC	4.0 fl oz
propiconazole + trifloxystrobina	Stratego 250EC	10.0 fl oz

Other Control Recommendations: Barley Cultivars   Management Practices

Remarks:

a:

Scout fields weekly from Zadoks' growth stages (GS) 30 through 59 (Feekes'GS 5 through GS 10.5). Examine plants from 5 to 10 randomly selected areas within the field. Make application only when rust pustules cover 1-3% of area of fully expanded upper leaves (see leaf area figure), but not before first joint (Feekes' GS 6 or Zadoks' GS 31), except in Tidewater region south of the James River. See Figure 1. Do not apply more than 4 oz/A/ year or after Feekes' GS 10.5 or Zadks' 59 on wheat. Do not apply after Feekes' 8 or Zadoks' 37 on Barley. Do not graze or feed livestock treated forage or cut the green crop for hay or silage. After harvest the straw may be used for bedding or feed. Follow label instructions for additional precautions.

Biological Description

Last updated on February 28, 2002.