ROLE OF CULTURAL PRACTICES IN MANAGEMENT OF FUSARIUM HEAD BLIGHT

Abstract

Fusarium spp. are common fungal pathogen that affects a variety of crops mainly wheat and
barley. It destroy the seeds and affects the yield of the crop. Management practices are adopted
to decrease the effect of the Fusarium graminearum which is main fungal pathogen causing
Fusarium head blight. This paper provides an overview of the role of cultural practices which
helps to manage the fungal spores.