Fusarium verticilliodes (cob rot of maize )
Fusarium verticilliodes
cob rot of maize
Fusarium moniliforme
Worldwide
Widespread
2024-06-12
fungus
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Zea mays
FUSAVR
Fusarium verticillioides is a major fungal pathogen of cereals like maize, causing seedling blight, stalk, and ear rot in maize often under high humidity and temperature or stress. It can reduce seed quality is known for producing harmful fumonisin toxins.