Tar spot is a relatively new disease that has spread rapidly in corn crops in the Midwest. Dr. C.D. Cruz, associate professor from Purdue University, is working to improve early disease detection, modeling, and monitoring of disease progression.
This presentation delves into innovative approaches in phytopathometry, epidemiology, and microbiology, with a focus on tar spot disease in corn. Key topics include image-based methods for measuring disease severity, tar spot dynamics in field conditions, and a novel inoculation method tailored for semi-controlled environments. Watch now to explore pioneering methods developed over the past seven years, advancing science-based solutions for crop biosecurity.
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