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This month's USWBSI featured researcher is Dr. Nicholas Santantonio.
The U.S. Wheat & Barley Scab Initiative (USWBSI) Electronic Pre-proposal Submission System is now open and accepting pre-proposal submissions for FY22.
Development of Wheat Varieties Resistant to Fusarium Head Blight
Characterizing Heterogeneity and Determining Sample Sizes for Accurately Estimating Wheat Fusarium Head Blight Index in Research Plots
  • DON Testing sites map
DON sample allotments for the 2021 field season are updated. Please visit your assigned DON lab website to view your allotment.
  • Virtual Forum
The USWBSI 2021 National Fusarium Head Blight Forum will be held virtually December 6-7.

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To enhance food safety and supply by reducing the impact of Fusarium Head Blight (scab) on wheat and barley.

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USWBSI's Impact (Updated: 03/04/21)

 

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Photo Library

We have provided a space for users to post and share their scab related images. The library is broken up into many albums representing the different research conducted by USWBSI researchers.

FHB Alert Blog

Comments from the FHB Risk Tool are posted in real time to this blog from regional cereal grain specialists.

Breedbase

Breedbase is a comprehensive breeding management and analysis software. Users can design field layouts, collect data using tablets, store genotypic and phenotypic data and perform data analysis.

FHB Risk Tool

The Fusarium Prediction Center’s experimental models are deployed to estimate the risk of FHB epidemics and aid in management decisions. We also encourage you to consult local extension specialists.

DON Testing Labs

Locate your DON lab assignment and get information on individual DON lab sample submission guidelines and protocols.

ScabSmart

A website to provide key management information for each small grain class affected by Fusarium head blight in the U.S.

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FY19 Final Performance Reports

FY19 Final Performance Reports

Research Reports

Research Reports

Abstracts for FY20 Funded Projects

Abstracts for FY20 Funded Projects