Fusarium ear rot of corn
Authors
R. Michael DavisFranz R. Kegel
Wynette M. Sills
James J. Farrai
Publication Information
Hilgardia 43(6):4-5. DOI:10.3733/ca.v043n06p4. November 1989.
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Abstract
Yearly screenings of field corn cultivars by UC Cooperative Extension help plant breeders and growers in hybrid selection for tolerance to Fusarium ear rot. Researchers have found that thrips feeding carries the fungus into the corn ear.
Davis R, Kegel F, Sills W, Farrai J. 1989. Fusarium ear rot of corn. Hilgardia 43(6):4-5. DOI:10.3733/ca.v043n06p4
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