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Northern Leaf Blight Management in Corn
2013-06-19 21:20:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Source: DuPont Pioneer Northern leaf blight (NLB) is found in areas with a humid climate. It spreads up through the Corn Belt riding hurricane winds, which can quickly carry the organism from south to north. Caused by the fungus Exserohilum turcicum, northern leaf blight can overwinter in diseased corn leaves, husks and other plant debris. read more
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Category:Agriculture and Forestry