CONTROL OF WHEAT COVER SMUT USING CERTAIN FUNGICIDES

Abstract

Efficiency of sex fungicides (Premis, Vitavax , Dividend ,Dithane S 60 , Sumi-8 and Raxil) were evaluated as seed dressing using recommended concentration from manufactured companies to control common bunt disease of wheat. The two fungicides Dividend and Sumi-8 showed a high efficacy in control the disease fully 100%, and this fungicides did not differ significantly from the other Vitavax and Raxil, while the Premis fungicides was become in second grade which was opposing the disease at 92.52% and the Dividend at concentration 0.5g / kg of grain was 100% the same efficiency used by manufactured company 1g/kg of grain. These indicated the possiblelity for a successful use in resistant processing which was helpful in decreasing the economic for from control when used in low concentrate, furthermore, was in decreasing the negative effects on environmental and human hygiene.