Seedling Diseases of Corn
Seedling Diseases of Corn
Abstract
Corn seeds and seedlings are susceptible to infection by a number of soilborne fungi. When planted into cool, wet soils, seeds may decay before or after germination. Affected plants that survive past the seedling stage may go on to produce an ear if nodal roots develop normally, although stunting and reduced ear size can occur as a result of seedling diseases. Severely affected plants may die during stressful weather as the result of an inadequate root system.
Core Details
Publication ID
PPFS-AG-C-2
Publication Date
Mar. 8, 2021
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