Definition of ear rot
: a condition of corn that is characterized by molding and decay of the ears and that is caused by fungi (genera Diplodia, Fusarium, or Gibberella)
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“Ear rot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ear%20rot. Accessed 16 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of ear rot was in 1926
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