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Washington State University, Bugwood.org
Karnal bunt
Tilletia indica

Karnal bunt (Tilletia indica) is a fungal pathogen of wheat and triticale. It is a native of India and was first detected in Arizona in 1996.

Management practices and grain survey have allowed growers to satisfy wheat export regulations.

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03/04/2020 - Karnal's first case of yellow rust in Indri
03/03/2020 - Tilletia indica Karnal Bunt APHIS Amends Regulated Areas in La...
02/06/2020 - APHIS Amends Karnal Bunt (Tilletia indica) Regulated Areas in ...
06/05/2019 - NAPPO Phytosanitary Alert System
05/22/2019 - APHIS Amends Karnal Bunt (Tilletia indica) Regulated Areas in ...
03/29/2019 - Protect wheat crop from yellow rust and karnal bunt, say experts
02/19/2019 - Scientists identify proteins linked with wheat infection
02/18/2019 - Scientists identify proteins linked with wheat infection
04/06/2018 - APHIS Amends Karnal Bunt Regulated Areas in Maricopa and Pinal...
07/20/2017 - APHIS Amends Karnal Bunt Regulated Areas in AZ, Removes Silage...
06/06/2017 - NAPPO-APHIS Amends Karnal Bunt Regulated Areas in La Paz, Mari...
11/01/2016 - NAPPO-APHIS Amends Karnal Bunt Regulated Areas in Maricopa and...
10/17/2016 - APHIS amends Karnal Bunt regulated areas in Maricopa and Pinal...
10/05/2016 - APHIS Amends Karnal Bunt Regulated Areas in Maricopa and Pinal...
Related Pages

EPPO Bulletin
Karnal Bunt Manual