Root Rot of Wheat in the Libyan Jafara Plain: Chemical Control and Cultivar Susceptibility

Abstract

Four seed dressing fungicides were used in controlling root rot disease caused by Drechslera sorokiniana on four wheat cultivars. Results showed a variation in the efficacy of fungicides and the ability of cultivars to withstand the disease infection. All fungicides used, significantly reduced the disease severity on the four wheat cultivars. Granosan was more effective with Sidi-Masri and Gameneya. All wheat cultivars used were susceptible to the pathogen.