MANAGING FUSARIUM HEAD BLIGHT OF WHEAT IN ARKANSAS

Project Title 1 - Efficacy of Fungicides against Nivalenol Chemotypes of Fusarium graminearum: This research will evaluate fungicides selected for the highest efficacy against DON chemotypes to determine if they are equally effective against NIV chemotypes and also determine the level of NIV that can be expected in epidemics caused by NIV chemotypes. Project Title 2 - Developing FHB-Resistant Wheat Cultivars for the Midsouth: This project focuses on development of wheat varieties that are not only FHB-resistant but also contain the necessary attributes to make them competitive with other varieties on the market.