Corn Disease Profiles: Diseases Favored by Wet Conditions

Authors

Tamra A. Jackson-Ziems, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Anthony O. Adesemoye, University of Nebraska, West Central Research and Extension CenterFollow
Loren J. Giesler, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Robert M. Harveson, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Kevin A. Korus, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Stephen N. Wegulo, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow

Document Type

Article

Date of this Version

2016

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Abstract

Extension Circular 1909 (EC1909)

Extreme weather events are predicted to become increasingly common and could bring periods of more intense rainfall. Wet conditions are favorable for many plant pathogens and the development of diseases. Seasonal timing when these conditions occur, as well as other factors such as temperature, impact which diseases develop and when. Listed, described, and illustrated are some common corn diseases favored by wet conditions: Pythium Root Rot, Eyespot, Northern Corn Leaf Blight, Gray Leaf Spot, Physoderma Brown Spot, Rust Diseases (Puccinia spp.), Stalk and Crown Rot Diseases (such as those caused by Fusarium and Diplodia spp.), and Ear Rot Diseases (such as those caused by Fusarium, Gibberella, and Diplodia spp.).