Carl A. Bradley

With high temperatures and dry conditions being prevalent during this season's corn grain-fill period, the risk of Aspergillus ear rot is high. Caused by the fungus Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus ear rot is observed as a yellowish-green mold growing on corn kernels. Areas in fields that have insect- and bird-damaged ears may be affected more severely by the disease. Aspergillus flavus&n ...