"Rotbusters" 2003: Soil factors, cropping history, varietal tolerance, and corn root rot (2003)

Report to the Oregon Processed Vegetable Commission

Alex Stone
OSU Dept. of Horticulture

Objectives:

Determine-

1. the root rot tolerance and yield potential of sweet corn varieties
2. the relationship between rotational history and root rot potential
3. the relationship between soil factors and root rot potential
4. whether a cone tube bioassay can be used to screen fields for root rot potential