Foot rot of cereals
disease primarily affects the roots and lower stem of cereal plants, leading to rotting and ultimately compromising plant health and yield. Microdochium nivale [...] obvious bleaching of the ears. The presence of orange/pink spores may also be visible on infected spikelets. As the crop ripens, symptoms become less visible [...] These spores, known as conidia, are spread by wind, water, or human activity to susceptible plant tissues. Upon encountering favorable conditions, such as