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Diplodia Ear Rot being Reported in Iowa

September 2, 2008
Image of small, black fruiting bodies found on husks characteristic of Diplodia ear rot

Alison Robertson and Fanny Iriarte, Department of Plant Pathology


Ear and stalk rots are likely to become prevalent in Iowa as the growing season draws to a close. In the past week, we have had a few reports of Diplodia ear rot from the northeast, central and southeastern parts of the state. This ear rot is not as common as Fusarium or Gibberella ear rot in Iowa.


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