When the stalk is split, the pith will appear discolored and rotted as in the top dieback phase. Lodging can occur in plants infected with stalk rot. C. graminicola overwinters in corn residue on the ...

Infection frequently occurs early in the season, but the stalk rot symptoms do not develop until plants approach maturity or are severely stressed. The causal fungus survives in the soil for several ...

Growing corn in your garden isn’t difficult with some warm weather, lots of sun, and plenty of space. Sweet corn is a fast grower, developing tall stalks with bright green leaves. In the home garden, ...