Location: Throughout Ohio, but more damaging in southern and north central areas.
Time of attack: Powdery mildew can be seen on seedlings of early planted wheat in the fall. Disease spread occurs in the spring when temperatures increase to 60°F or above, but spread stops at temperatures above 80°F.
Management:
· Resistant varieties
· Delayed planting
· Crop rotation
· Foliar fungicide application when 2-3 lesions present on leaf below flag leaf