Description: Leaf
rust is recognized as small oval, orange-red pustules scattered over the upper
leaves of wheat plants.
Location:
Leaf rust can be found throughout the state in years favorable for disease spread.
However, the disease generally spreads from southwest to northeast Ohio.
Time of attack:
Leaf rust spreads up from southern wheat growing areas with frequent light rains
during late May and June.
Management:
· Resistant varieties
· Foliar fungicide application when 5-10 pustules present on flag leaf