White Head

John Saichuk, Meszaros, Anna

White head caused by stem borer.

Rice Stalk Borer, Chilo plejedellus (Zink)

Stem feeding that occurs during panicle development often causes partial or complete sterility and results in white head. The empty white panicles are light in weight and stand upright.


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12/13/2011 12:17:50 AM
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