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2 Main Strategies for Prevention of Mycotoxin in Maize | Plant Diseases

The following points highlight he two main strategies for prevention of mycotoxin in maize. The strategies are: 1. Pre-Harvest Management 2. Post-Harvest Management. Strategy # 1. Pre-Harvest Management: Prevention the growth of moulds on storage grains through pre-harvest management is the first step in minimizing the microbial spoilage of stored grains. Association between microbial decay and inadequate storage facilities cannot [...]

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Maize: Subject-Matter and Major Diseases | Plant Diseases

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Subject-Matter of Maize 2. Major Diseases of Maize and their Distribution 3. Major Epidemics 4. Biotic Stresses are Responsible for Lowering Yield 5. Changes in Diseases Spectrum Scenario. Subject-Matter of Maize: Maize (Zea mays L.) occupies an important place in world agriculture due to its high potential of yield and greater demand. [...]

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Diseases in Maize | Plant Diseases

Here is a list of seventeen major diseases that are found in maize: 1. Smut Diseases 2. Virus Diseases 3. Downy Mildews Disease 4. Brown Spot Disease 5. Stalk Rot Disease 6. Pre-Flowering Stalk Rot Disease 7. Pythium Stalk Rot Disease 8. Post-Flowering Stalk Rot Disease 9. Charcoal Rot Disease 10. Black Bundle Disease 11. Cob Rots Disease 12. Fusarium [...]

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