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Mildew damage (MIL)
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Description
Mildew is indicated by grey discolouration on the brush end of the kernel, and is a subjective grading factor. As mildew damage increases, it begins to encompass the entire kernel.
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In this field of wheat, the grey of the mildew on the heads is clearly visible.
Mildew damage on individual kernels of Wheat, Canada Western Red Spring.
