Top rot phase may occur during rapid vegetative growth - Claflin, Larry (My University, 1983)
A top rot phase may occur during rapid vegetative growth and when sprinkler irrigated with river or lake water. The stalk is usually infected while in the whorl.
Host/Plant: Corn and other Host/Plants. (Zea mays)
Pest/Path: Bacterial Stalk Rot (Erwinia chrysanthemi pv. zeae)
Keywords: Corn; Bacterial Diseases; Stalk Rot Diseases; Color photographs