Isolation of Sordaria fimicola from Maize Stalks

Abstract

Abstract Sordaria fimicola, which does not appear to have been isolated from maize before, was isolated from stalks in the field throughout the growing season. The fungus occurred at low frequencies and was confined largely to the nodes. Although it was repeatedly isolated from maize stalks it appears to be an opportunistic inhabitant. In a greenhouse study it could not be re‐isolated from maize seedling roots although a reduction in dry weight accumulation, root length and plant height was recorded.