Anthracnose leaf blight and stalk rot of corn, caused by the fungus Colletotrichum graminicola, is a disease of worldwide ... stalk rot. Foliar symptoms of anthracnose may be observed early in the ...

Figure 2. Decreased stalk strength resulting from the activity of stalk rotting pathogens causes lodging. Anthracnose stalk rot Colletotrichum graminicola Black shiny areas covering outer stalk.