ear rot

noun

, Plant Pathology.

1. a fungal disease of corn, characterized by molding and decay of the ears.

Example Sentences

A fungal disease called Diplodia ear rot is lurking in corn fields in portions of the U.S.

From Reuters

The fungus, Aspergillus ear rot, infects corn ears through silks or wounds.

From Scientific American

"Aspergillus ear rot is out there, but it varies greatly from field to field," said Kiersten Wise, a Purdue University Extension plant pathologist.

From Scientific American