Disease of corn, sorghum, and sudangrass head smut established in California

Halisky, P; Smeltzer, D

Disease of corn, sorghum, and sudangrass head smut established in California

Authors

Philip M. Halisky
Dale G. Smeltzer

Authors Affiliations

Philip M. Halisky is Assistant Professor of Plant Pathology, University of California, Davis; Dale G. Smeltzer is Assistant Professor of Agronomy, University of California, Davis.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 15(1):10-12. DOI:10.3733/ca.v015n01p10. January 1961.

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Abstract

Head smut—Sphacelotheca reiliana—a soil-borne fungus disease, which can not be controlled by chemical seed treatment, is one of the most destructive enemies of corn, sorghum, and sudan-grass. It has become established in central California and appears to be increasing in severity and spreading in area.

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