Bipolaris zeicola

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Bipolaris zeicola A) conidiophore, B-F) conidia, G) conidia and conidiophores on a sterilised toothpick, H-J) conidiophores, K-M) conidia, scale bars: A–F, H–M = 5 µm, G = 200 µm (click on image to enlarge it)
Author(s): D.S. Manamgoda, A.Y. Rossman, L.A. Castlebury, P.W. Crous, H. Madrid, E. Chukeatirote and K.D. Hyde
Source: Studies in Mycology, 2014, 79, p. 276
Bipolaris zeicola spores (click on image to enlarge it)
Source: Ministry of Agriculture and Regional Development, Hungary - IPM Images

Bipolaris zeicola (G.L. Stout 1930) Shoemaker 1959 - (leaf spot of maize)

The fungus causes leaf spot and ear mold on maize. The spots typically appear on the leaves during the silking stage of the plant and consist of tan spot surrounded by dark borders. However, northern corn leaf blight, Exserohilum turcicum, and several other maize diseases may cause similar symptoms.

Synonyms:
Cochliobolus carbonum
Helminthosporium carbonum

Vernacular names
• Deutsch: Schwarzfleckigkeit des Mais
• English: leaf spot of maize
northern corn leaf spot
ear mold of maize
• Español: helmintosporiosis del maíz
• Français: helminthosporiose du maïs