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ear rot

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noun

Plant Pathology.
  1. a fungal disease of corn, characterized by molding and decay of the ears.


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A fungal disease called Diplodia ear rot is lurking in corn fields in portions of the U.S.

From Reuters Sep. 21, 2016

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