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  • Image: Black Rot 1
    Credit: M. Rice, Iowa State University
  • Image: Black Rot 2

    Credit: E. Burkness, University of Minnesota

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green arrowSeed Corn Maggot
Delia platura

  • Maggots feed on developing seed which can prevent emergence
  • Damage is more common in cooler, wet weather
  • Seed corn maggot should not attack plantings made after June 1st
  • Maggots are yellowish-white, carrot-shaped, about ΒΌ inch in length, and legless
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  • Image: Fusarium Wilt 1
    Credit: Mark Carlton, Iowa State University Extension
  • Image: Fusarium Wilt 2

    Credit: M. Grabowski, University of Minnesota

  • Image: 3

    Credit: M. Grabowski, University of Minnesota

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green arrowDamping Off
Pythium spp., Penicillium spp., Rhizoctonia spp., Fusarium spp. f.sp. conglutinans

  • Seed may rot in soil resulting in poor emergence
  • Seedlings may be stunted, pale green and may wilt
  • Dark sunken lesions may be seen on the stem or roots
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green arrowCold Soil Temperature

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