What is the life cycle of Fusarium Head Blight pathogen?

The main pathogen that causes Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) typically overwinters in crop and grass residues on or in the soil, as well as in seed. Seedlings can become infected at emergence. Wind-borne spores are formed in fruiting structures formed on old infested crop residues and are then spread by wind to infect florets when the grain is at the flowering stage. Warm, moist weather worsens the infection. A second rain-splashed spore stage can form on infected head tissue.

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1. What is the host range of Fusarium Head Blight?
2. What is the life cycle of Fusarium Head Blight pathogen?
3. What are the symptoms of Fusarium Head Blight?
4. How does Fusarium Head Blight spread?
5. What is the current Fusarium Head Blight situation in Alberta?
6. What can be done to reduce the risk of Fusarium Head Blight on my farm?