Karnal bunt

Photo by PaDIL

Hosts are wheat, durum and triticale
Parts of seeds are blackened and crush relatively easily
Infected grain has a distinct fishy smell
If it became established in Australia, access to over 45 international markets would be restricted and grain price would be significantly reduced

High priority pest of: Grains

Scientific name: Tilletia indica
EPPRD Category: 2
Life Form: Fungus