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Corn: Aspergillus (Aspergillus spp.) and Penicillium (Penicillium oxalicum) Seed Rot

Author: OMAFRA Staff
Creation Date: 04 July 2005
Last Reviewed: 15 June 2009
Pub 812: Field Crop Protection Guide > Chapter 1: Corn > Aspergillius and Penicillium Seed Rot

Excerpt from Chapter 1, Field Crop Protection Guide, Order this publication

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  1. Integrated Pest Management Options
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Integrated Pest Management Options

Penicillium seedling blight favours high temperatures and is found only until the nodal roots develop. Infected roots may appear blue-green. Aspergillus seed rot is not generally a problem in Ontario.

Seed Treatment
fludioxonil – Maxim 480 FS
Active ingredient fludioxonil
Trade nameMaxim 480 FS
Rate (product)5.2-10.4 mL per 100 kg seed

Comments
Do not use in hopper-box, planter-box, slurry-box, or other non-commercial seed treatment applications at or immediately before planting. Do not graze or cut for forage within 4 weeks after planting. 30 days to harvest.

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