Barley stripe rust

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Would infect barley in all Australian growing regions Approximately 80% of Australia’s barley varieties would be susceptible Yellow stripes of fungal spores produced between veins of leaves Can be spread by wind and rain, or on clothing, machinery and tools Any stripe rust on barley should be reported

High priority pest of: Grains

Scientific name: Puccinia striiformis f. sp. hordei
EPPRD Category:
Life Form: Fungus

Pest Documents

• Barley stripe rust FS
• Barley stripe rust CP
• Barley stripe rust DP

FS: fact sheet

CP: contingency plan

DP: diagnostic protocol