Ghost plants have been popping up in fields since August, a spooky sign crown rot could haunt cornfields this fall.
Crown rot can limit ear size, as demonstrated by this infected (top) versus healthy ear comparison.
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Ghost plants are popping up in fields around the Midwest, signaling crown rot could cause headaches at harvest.
Submitted photoGhost plants have been popping up in fields since August, a spooky sign crown rot could haunt cornfields this fall.
Crown rot can limit ear size, as demonstrated by this infected (top) versus healthy ear comparison.
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