Comparison of fungicides for control of sweet corn rust

Nelson, J; Otto, H; Hall, B; Paulus, A

Comparison of fungicides for control of sweet corn rust

Authors

Jerry Nelson
Harold W. Otto
Bernarr J. Hall
Albert O. Paulus

Authors Affiliations

Jerry Nelson is Staff Research Associate, Cooperative Extension, University of California, Riverside; Harold W. Otto is Farm Advisor, Orange County; Bernarr J. Hall is Farm Advisor, Emeritus, San Diego County; Albert O. Paulas is Plant Pathologist, Cooperative Extension, University of California, Riverside.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 40(5):23-23. DOI:10.3733/ca.v040n05p23. May 1986.

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Abstract

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Common corn rust caused economic loss to sweet corn growers in San Diego County during 1978-80 and in Orange County in 1985. The disease, caused by the fungus Puccinia sorghi, is favored by cool temperatures and high relative humidity.

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