Updating UK management guidelines for ergot (a review)

Objective

The work aims to improve understanding of the pathogen’s (ergot) life cycle and ways to manage ergot risk in cereal crops. The review will:

Gather information from academic and non-academic (grey) sources
Consult with industry stakeholders (including members of the Ergot Working Group)
Update AHDB ergot management guidance
Produce an ergot identification chart
Identify knowledge gaps and areas of future research