The efficacy of Pydiflumetofon and Difenoconazole for the control of Gibberella and Diplodia ear rot in seed maize (Zea mays).
- Author
- Mudzimu, Charity J.
- Title
- The efficacy of Pydiflumetofon and Difenoconazole for the control of Gibberella and Diplodia ear rot in seed maize (Zea mays).
- Abstract
- The fungal diseases Gibberella ear rot and Diplodia are brought on by Stenocarpella maydis and Fusarium graminearum, respectively. Due to their substantial effects on seed quality and quantity, these diseases are economically significant in the production of maize. The purpose of this study was to evaluate how well the fungicides Pydiflumetofen and Difenoconazole affected the incidence, severity, and grain yield of the disease. Two blocks for each treatment in a field experiment. Two replications of twelve maize lines. At the flowering stage, the emerging silks were sprayed with all of the maize lines. The findings supported the hypothesis, showing that fungicide application significantly decreased the incidence and severity of disease in susceptible maize lines. The growth and development of the pathogens that cause Diplodia and Gibberella ear rot were successfully inhibited by the fungicides. The findings demonstrated that the incidence and severity of the disease varied significantly (p <005) amongst maize lines. The results demonstrate the fungicide's potential as an effective instrument for managing disease in the production of seed maize.
- Date
- June 2025
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- Pydiflumetofon
- Difenoconazole
- Ear Rot
- Supervisor
- Dr. P. Manyanga
- Item sets
- Department of Biological Sciences
- Media
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