Corn Diseases in Ohio
Fusarium ear rot
Symptoms
pinkish or discolored caps of individual kernels
sometimes a pinkish mold growth
Environment
warm, wet weather 2 to 3 weeks after silking
Survival
infection from wind-borne spores usually follows injury to ear from corn borer, ear worm, birds, etc.
fungus survives in soil on crop residues
Management
resistant hybrids
ears that dry in declined position and those well covered with husks
Scouting
