Field Studies on the Relationship between Fusarium verticillioides and Maize (Zea mays L.): Effect of Biocontrol Agents on Fungal Infection and Toxin Content of Grains at Harvest

Table 1

Characteristics of DK684RR2 maize seeds.

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General characteristics

 Cicle: Intermediate

 Behavior against common blight: Tolerant

 Behavior against mal de Río Cuarto virus (MRCV): Tolerant

 Relative Maturity: 119

 Type: Simple

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Characteristics of the ear

 Cob diameter (cm): 2,3

 Shape of the ear: Cylindrical

 Grains per row: 42

 Ear length (cm): 20–22

 Number of rows: 14

 Grain/cob relation: 82%/18%

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Characteristics of the plant

 Height (cm): 219

 Leaf angle: 30°

 Husks: Medium/half-open

 Number of leaves: 21

 Ear position at harvest: Do not overturn

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Characteristics of the grains

 Color: Orange/Yellow

 Hardness: Hard

 Weight of 1000 (g): 328

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