Description: Fusarium kernel rot has grayish discoloration of the caps of individual kernels or groups of kernels scattered over the ear.

Location: Fusarium ear rot occurs state wide.

Time of attack: Wet, warm weather following silking and to kernels by insects, hail or other mechanical means favors disease development. This kernel rot is associated with the mycotoxin Fumonisin, which is toxic to livestock.

Management:
· Resistant hybrids
· Crop rotation
· Till residues