Diagnosing heat stress in oats
Heat stress is caused by high temperatures and hot dry winds before or during flowering.
What to look for
- Tips of leaves turn brown to grey.
- Some or all grains fail to develop in a panicle.
Plant
What else could it be
| Condition | Similarities | Differences |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosing copper deficiency in oats | Flag leaf death and sterile florets | Symptoms vary with soil type |
| Diagnosing stem and head frost damage in cereals | Sterile florets | Associated with cold not hot weather |
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