January 13, 2026

The AgriNews AgriMinute podcast: A scary situation: ‘Ghost plants’ can signal crown rot in corn

By James Henry
Ghost plants, solitary cornstalks that die off quickly, taking on a brown and pinkish color that make them stand out from the healthy, green corn plants around them, are an ominous sign that crown or stalk rot may be causing problems in cornfields.

Ghost plants, solitary cornstalks that die off quickly, taking on a brown and pinkish color that make them stand out from the healthy, green corn plants around them, are an ominous sign that crown or stalk rot may be causing problems in cornfields. (Provided photo/ISU Extension and Outreach)

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