Fusarium Head Blight: Caused by Fusarium graminearum and other Fusarium species, this disease results in extensive blighting of buds and seed heads, with mycelial colonization typically beginning in tissue closest to the main stem. It is most common in dense flower and seed heads and can sometimes be mistaken for budworm damage. Fusarium head blight is prevalent on wheat, cereal grains, corn, and gramineous weeds, and it is most severe in cropshemp located near or following wheat and corn production. While it primarily affects grain hemp, it has also been confirmed in floral hemp.
