Comparison of Methods for Inoculation of Ears and Stalks of Maize with Fusarium moniliforme
- 1 January 1990
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Scientific Societies in Plant Disease
- Vol. 74 (12) , 952-956
- https://doi.org/10.1094/pd-74-0952
Abstract
Over four plantings from 1986 to 1988, several ear- and stalk-inoculation methods for Fusarium moniliforme were compared on maize (Zea mays). Significant differences were observed among methods in their effect on disease incidence and severity. For ear inoculations, shooting a BB pellet covered with inoculum into the ear or using a nail punch were the most effective methods. For stalk inoculations, shooting a BB pellet into the stem or the drill/toothpick method were the most effective. Ear and stalk rot severities were positively correlated with the diameter of the inoculation tool.Keywords
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