Nathan Kleczewski, Extension Specialist – Plant Pathology; nkleczew@udel.edu; @Delmarplantdoc Increased levels of ear rots in field corn are typically associated with wet weather in September. Ear rots are caused by several fungal pathogens, but most often we see observe those… Continue Reading
Nathan Kleczewski, Extension Specialist – Plant Pathology; nkleczew@udel.edu This season I have had several questions on controlling ear rots in corn. Ear rots are caused by several different fungal species. The most common in our area are Diplodia, Gibberella, and… Continue Reading
Nathan Kleczewski, Extension Specialist – Plant Pathology; nkleczew@udel.edu Over the last two weeks we have started to hear about problems with ear rots in some fields, in particular Diplodia and Fusarium ear rot. Ear rots can be caused by a… Continue Reading
Nathan Kleczewski, Extension Specialist – Plant Pathology; nkleczew@udel.edu Some ear rot causing fungi belonging members of the genera Fusarium, Aspergillus, and Gibberella, can produce mycotoxins. Mycotoxins can be harmful to humans or animals if consumed at certain quantities. Although most… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu We continue to get samples of stalk rot, and now ear rots in field corn. More samples of Fusarium ear rot caused by Fusarium moniliforme also known as Fusarium verticillioides have been received in… Continue Reading
