Ergot Sclerotia and Barley Grain - Photograph of infected seed and a link to an article on integrated crop management. Barley Stripe Mosaic Virus, Hordeivirus - Photograph of both normal and affected seedlings. Diseases of Barley: Copper Deficiency - Several photographs of affected plants and suggested management strategies. Fungal Diseases of Barley - An identification guide to the fungal diseases that may infect this crop, with many photographs, brief descriptions of the symptoms and suggested management strategies. Barley Thrips - Information on Limothrips denticornis, its life cycle, economic importance and possible management strategies. Diseases of Barley - Provides the common names of the bacterial, fungal, nematode, viral and other diseases that affect the plant.