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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.

For more information about this plant pest, see the CABI data sheet.
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