A study of seed borne diseases and discolorations of barley in Saskatchewan

Abstract

These studies were undertaken to ascertain what fungi are borne by barley kernels produced in Saskatchewan, and their possible pathogenic relations to their host. In addition, we hoped to develop a standard technique which could be used in testing seed samples for the presence of pathogens. We hoped, also, to show What fungi, if any, are associated with the commonest discolorations of barley in Saskatchewan.