wheat diseases

Wheat diseases are infections caused by fungi, bacteria, or viruses that harm the crop, reducing yield and quality. Common fungal diseases include rusts (orange or reddish patches on leaves), powdery mildew (white powder on leaves), and fusarium head blight (grayish mold on grain heads). Bacterial infections, like bacterial blight, cause spotty lesions, while viral diseases can lead to stunted growth and discoloration. These diseases spread through spores, insects, or contaminated seed, and factors like weather and crop rotation influence their development. Managing wheat diseases involves resistant varieties, proper field practices, and timely treatments to protect the crop.