Wheat Ears Turning Black: Act Fast to Save Your Crop from Fungal Diseases

• Changing weather causes wheat ears to turn black, raising farmer concerns about yield and grain quality.
• Fungal diseases like Karnal Bunt and Loose Smut are the main culprits, preventing proper grain development.
• Loose Smut turns entire ears into black powder, while Karnal Bunt partially blackens grains with a foul odor.
• Immediately destroy affected ears by covering with a plastic bag, breaking off, and burying or burning to prevent spread.
• Apply chemical treatments like Propiconazole 25% EC, Tebuconazole, or Carbendazim; treat seeds with Vitavax or Thiram for future crops.