Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm

Benefits of Fungicide Seed Treatment on Corn Establishment, Vigor, and Yield

Authors: Carlos Rodriguez (Iowa State University) , Alison E. Robertson (Iowa State University)

Abstract

Cold and wet planting conditions predispose corn seedlings to infection with soil-borne pathogens like Rhizoctonia solani, Fusarium spp., and Pythium spp. Corn fungicide seed treatments are known to reduce soil-borne pathogen infection, and thus increase corn seedling vigor. Field performance of corn grown from seed treated with experimental fungicide seed treatment packs was evaluated.

Keywords: Plant Pathology

How to Cite: Rodriguez, C. & Robertson, A. E. (2008) “Benefits of Fungicide Seed Treatment on Corn Establishment, Vigor, and Yield”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports. 2007(1).