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Does tillage affect the use of foliar fungicides for corn?

Last Updated: May 18, 2009


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Tillage often reduces the risk of foliar diseases because tillage promotes the breakdown of previous crop residue, which harbors sources of inoculum for many foliar diseases. Field location and hybrid susceptibility also must be considered when determining to apply foliar fungicides.

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