Saskatchewan is the leading Canadian exporter of organic grain and oilseed products.

Rye

Rye production has traditionally been centered in Western Canada, with Saskatchewan usually reporting the highest rye acreage. Only a small percentage of Saskatchewan's farmers are rye growers, even though Saskatchewan is the largest producer of rye.

		Common Root Rot, Seedling Blight and Prematurity Blight of Cereals Common root rot, seedling blight and prematurity blight of cereals are caused by the same species of soil-inhibiting fungi (Cochliobolus sativus and Fusarium spp.).

		Ergot of Cereals and Grasses Ergot is a plant disease caused by the fungus Claviceps purpurea, which infects the developing grains of cereals and grasses.

		Fusarium Head Blight Fusarium head blight (FHB), also known as scab, is a fungal disease of small grain cereals that has become of increasing international importance in recent years.

		Guidelines for Seed-Borne Diseases of Cereal Crops The importance of seed-borne diseases in cereals.

		Sooty Moulds of Cereals at Harvest Sooty moulds often show up as grey patches in the field.

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