Anthracnose

Overview

Anthracnose stalk rot, instigated by the fungus Colletotrichum graminicola, is a widespread and damaging corn disease. It flourishes in environments with high humidity and temperature, the perfect breeding ground for the fungus.

Impacting the stalk's strength and integrity, Anthracnose stalk rot-infected plants suffer significant yield losses due to premature plant death, poor grain fill, and an increased likelihood of lodging, further complicating harvest.

Moreover, the disease can also indirectly influence corn quality. Infected plants are more susceptible to secondary infections by other pathogens, which can further decrease yield and grain quality.


How to Identify Anthracnose Stalk Rot

Prompt detection of Anthracnose stalk rot is key to deploying effective management strategies. The disease usually presents as small, water-soaked lesions on the lower internodes of the stalk. These lesions eventually grow and merge, forming elongated, darkened areas often blanketed with a black, powdery fungal growth.

Internally, the disease induces a discoloration of the stalk pith, changing it from a healthy white to a dark brown or black, often most visible at the nodes. In severe instances, the pith may entirely rot, leaving only the outer rind intact.

Geographic Reach of Anthracnose Stalk Rot

Geographically, Anthracnose stalk rot is most prevalent in warm, humid regions. In the United States it is particularly widespread in the Corn Belt, but it can manifest anywhere corn is grown.

Timing of Anthracnose Stalk Rot

The disease can strike at any growth stage of corn, but it inflicts the most harm during the mid to late growing season.

How to Manage Anthracnose Stalk Rot

Overall, hybrid product selection and keeping the crop as healthy as possible with a comprehensive crop protection program are the best defenses against anthracnose stalk rot. 

Start by choosing corn hybrids with greater resistance to anthracnose stalk rot. Ensure sufficient crop nutrition with fertilizers like Nourish Vitals™ or Inhabit N™

Fungicides aren't effective against fusarium stalk rot itself, but they can help protect overall plant health. Fungicide applications near tassel timing — or earlier if disease or environmental threats warrant — can help protect stalk integrity.

Managing foliar diseases can help protect stalk integrity and lessen plant stress, which makes the plant more susceptible to the development of stalk rots. Protect stalk integrity and limit stress that favors the development of anthracnose stalk rot by managing foliar diseases with a broad-spectrum fungicide like GCS Azoxyprop or Willowood Teb 3.6SC

Similarly, controlling insects that can wound plant tissue can help reduce the entry of fungal pathogens into the plant. Manage insects with insecticides like Willowood Lambda-Cy 1EC**, Asana XL**, and GCS Bifenthrin 2EC**.

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