Fusarium miscanthi
Fusarium miscanthi
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Asia: China; Europe: Belgium, Denmark.
Not known to be in the US
2025-10-15
fungus
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Silver grass (Miscanthus sinensis), corn
FUSAMI
Fusarium miscanthi was first identified in decaying silver grass (Miscanthus sinensis) leaves in Denmark. Once thought saprophytic, it is now known to cause rhizome rot in Miscanthus × giganteus and ear rot in corn. It spreads through infected residues, soil, and spores dispersed by rain or wind, entering maize ears via silks or wounds. While seed infection can occur, seed-to-seedling transmission has not been confirmed.
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