Hot water treatment of seed is useful for control of

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Hot water treatment of seed is useful for control of Loose smut.
The single-bath hot-water treatments for the control of loose smut in wheat and barley give satisfactory results over a range of time/temperature combinations. Thus the soaking period recommended for wheat ranges from $$1\frac{1}{2}$$ - 2 hr. at 120°F.