Southern Corn Leaf Blight
Bipolaris maydis
Maizefungal
A fungal disease producing tan, elongated lesions, historically severe on T-cytoplasm hybrids.
Symptoms
Tan, elongated lesions with reddish-brown borders, historically capable of severe damage on T-cytoplasm hybrids.
Favorable conditions
- •Warm, humid weather
- •Susceptible cytoplasm/hybrid combinations
Management
- 1Plant resistant hybrids
- 2Rotate crops
- 3Manage crop residue
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