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Plant Name:Barley
Plant Scientific Name:Hordeum vulgare
Plant Type:Field Crops
Disease Name:Net Blotch
Pathogen Scientific Name:Pyrenophora teres
Pathogen Type:Fungus
Synonyms:Drechslera teres, Helminthosporium teres
Description:The effect of Net Blotch on yield is usually minimal and fungicide treament is usually not worthwhile. The appearance of lesions (net blotch pattern versus leaf spots) can vary depending on the host cultivar and the isolate of the pathogen. Cultivars vary in their susceptibility to this disease. Refer to the Pest Management Guide for Field Crops (#456-016) for specific cultivar and fungicide information.

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