THE EFFECTS OF DIPLODIA EAR ROT ON MAIZE
May 18, 2020
3 minutes
RDYBIEC
Diplodia ear rot, which is caused by the fungus Stenocarpella maydis, occurs worldwide. Drought in the early part of a production season, followed by rain during the late season, create favourable conditions for an epidemic, especially where high inoculum sources are present in the stubble (stover) on the soil.
MAIZE ALREADY WEAKENED BY STALK AND LEAF DISEASES IS MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO DIPLODIA
causes hardened, round, black, spore-producing structures. These can overwinter on maize stubble and produce spores in spring. After rain, or during high
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