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Cereal diseases affecting wheat, barley, oats, rye, triticale and maize can be caused by a variety of factors, including fungal, bacterial or viral infections, pests and insects, and environmental stress.

Cereal diseases can reduce crop yields and lower the quality of the harvested grains, leading to economic losses for farmers. To prevent and control cereal diseases, farmers can use a combination of cultural practices, such as crop rotation and sowing date, and chemical treatments, such as fungicides and insecticides. It is also important for farmers to monitor their crops regularly for signs of disease and to promptly implement control measures when necessary.

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Guide published by BASF and AHDB, written with ADAS & Rothamsted, providing a complete reference book for cereal diseases. 

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