Abstract

CO388 and CO389 are short-season corn inbred lines with improved resistance to silk infection by Fusarium graminearum. These inbreds are the first to be released from a public breeding program with improved resistance to ear rot; they can be used by maize breeders as a source of resistance. Both inbreds exhibit good combining ability and average to superior lodging resistance in hybrids. Key words: Corn, maize, Zea mays, cultivar description, ear rot, Fusarium

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