Diplodia ear rot

Diplodia ear rot. This fungus initially appears as a white mold beginning at the base of the ear. The mold and the kernels then turn a grayish brown color and rot the entire ear. Diplodia ear rot occurs most often in fields under reduced tillage where corn follows corn.

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