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Relationship Between Fusarium Ear Rot and Corn Earworm Infestation 1
Author(s) -
Smeltzer Dale G.
Publication year - 1959
Publication title -
agronomy journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.752
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1435-0645
pISSN - 0002-1962
DOI - 10.2134/agronj1959.00021962005100010019x
Subject(s) - citation , fusarium , horticulture , agronomy , library science , mathematics , biology , computer science
Earworm Infestation Dale G. Smeltzer IN THE evaluation of commercial com hybrids for adaptation under California conditions, their reaction to Fusarium ear rot is an important consideration. The importance of this disease, caused by Fusarium moniliforme Sheld., has been discussed by Smith and Madsen. The pathogen has a wide host range and is generally distributed in the corn-growing areas of California. Damage is particularly serious in certain seasons in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta area and in the lower Sacramento Valley where corn is well adapted. Losses result from reduced yield and lowered quality of shelled grain.