How do I recognize what ear rot disease(s) is present?
It is important to be able to recognize the ear rot diseases. Some of the fungi that cause ear rot diseases can result in toxin problems. However, even those fungi that can produce toxins do not always do so. Therefore, if potentially toxigenic ear rots are noticed in the field, the grain can be managed so as to minimize toxin development. On the following page are photos and information about each of the ear rot diseases that you might expect (see table).
