Nachweis des Teleomorph Mycosphaerella graminicola (Fuckel) Schroeter (Anamorph: Septoria tritici Rob. apud Desm.) in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland

Evidence of the teleomorph Mycosphaerella graminicola (Fuckel) Schroeter. (anamorph: Septoria tritici Rob. apud Desm.) in the Federal Republic of Germany Due to the fullfillment of certain biological requirements, the dominant occurrence of Septoria tritici is restricted mainly to the milder climate of maritime regions. However, following mild winters in continental climatic zones, an increased and yield damaging appearance, which is additionally influenced by early sowing dates, can be observed. Previous proofs of the teleomorph Mycosphaerella graminicola (Fuckel) Schroeter were found in Australia, Brazil, Great Britain, Chile and the USA., With the first proof of teleomorph in Bavaria and herewith the complete life cycle, the optimum mechanism for an early and widespread primary infection of young wheat plants has been confirmed.