Question
Which method is most appropriate for assessing the severity of Fusarium ear rot in maize?
A. measuring the percentage of kernels on each infected ear showing discoloration or rot.
B. observing the general growth conditions of the maize plants showing diseased tissue.
C. estimating the height of the maize plants in the field with wilting.
D. counting the total number of plants in field with the symptoms
A. measuring the percentage of kernels on each infected ear showing discoloration or rot.
B. observing the general growth conditions of the maize plants showing diseased tissue.
C. estimating the height of the maize plants in the field with wilting.
D. counting the total number of plants in field with the symptoms
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The most appropriate method for assessing the severity of Fusarium ear rot in maize is:
**A. measuring the percentage of kernels on each infected ear showing discoloration or rot.**
This method directly assesses the impact of the disease on the maize ears by quantifying the extent of infection, which is crucial for evaluating the severity of Fusarium ear rot. The other options are more general and do not specifically target the assessment of ear rot severity.
**A. measuring the percentage of kernels on each infected ear showing discoloration or rot.**
This method directly assesses the impact of the disease on the maize ears by quantifying the extent of infection, which is crucial for evaluating the severity of Fusarium ear rot. The other options are more general and do not specifically target the assessment of ear rot severity.
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