Major diseases and pests of corn and their control techniques
The common types of pests and diseases in corn production and their harmful symptom were reviewed,and strategies for the control of corn pests and diseases were explained from the aspects of agricultural control,biological control,physical control,and chemical control. Diseases such as top rot,bacterial stalk rot,leaf spot,sheath blight,and rust were commonly found in corn,while common insect pests include armyworms,corn aphids,corn borers,and thrips. The effective control of pests and diseases issues in the corn planting process was achieved through the comprehensive use of various means such as biological control,chemical control,and precision agriculture techniques,thereby ensuring the yield and quality of corn. A reference for the scientific and efficient control of pests and diseases in corn production was provided.