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Grain Grading Tools

Fusarium Damage (FUS DMG)


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Description

Fusarium damage is an objective grading factor. Rain encourages the development of fungi such as Fusarium. All classes of wheat have tolerances for Fusarium damage.

Photograph of a wheat field showing Fusarium damage

A wheat field showing Fusarium damage

Fusarium head blight in Canada is caused by four species of fungus, of which the most important is Fusarium graminearum. F. graminearum has been found mostly in black soil zones, which are also the areas that receive the most precipitation. Outbreaks of Fusarium head blight are also a safety concern because of mycotoxins in Fusarium-infected grain.

Photograph of Fusarium-damaged kernels

Photograph of magnified Fusarium-damaged kernel


Do you have a grading question? To find an answer, contact

Louise Sartorio
Manager, Inspector Training and Development
Telephone: (204) 983-4500
Email: lsartorio@grainscanada.gc.ca


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Last updated: 2004-11-26

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