Foot rot of cereals
Typically, the lifecycle begins with the release of spores from infected plant debris or soil. These spores, known as conidia, are spread by wind, water, or [...] grain without obvious bleaching of the ears. The presence of orange/pink spores may also be visible on infected spikelets. As the crop ripens, symptoms [...] symptoms of foot rot. As the disease progresses, the fungus produces more spores, perpetuating the cycle. Microdochium nivale manifests as white to pinkish