Anthracnose leaf blight and stalk rot of corn, caused by the fungus Colletotrichum graminicola, is a disease of worldwide importance. Yield losses can approach 40% and up to 80% lodging has been ...

Insects are not known vectors for this disease. Grain harvested from fields in which Goss’s wilt and leaf blight occurred is safe for human and animal consumption and can be delivered without ...