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Stem Rot with Luis Espino
Episode 16
Monday, 29 September, 2025

Send us a textFeedback PollIn this episode, Luis Espino and Sarah Marsh Janish give a rundown on stem rot, one of the main diseases of rice in California. One disease that can be found in practically every rice field is stem rot. This fungus causes the tillers to rot at the water level and, when severe, it causes blanking and lodging.Stem Rot ResourcesUC IPM - Stem RotUC Rice Blog Post about Injury ThresholdsUCANR Stem Rot and Aggregate Sheath Spot Fact SheetOther ResourcesUC Rice BlogUC Agronomy - RiceRice Briefs (Colusa/Yolo)Rice Notes (Yuba-Sutter)Rice Leaf (Butte/Glenn)Rice in the DeltaMention of an agrichemical does not constitute a recommendation, merely the sharing of research findings. Always follow the label. The label is the law. Find out more at ipm.ucanr.edu.The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the University of California. The material and information presented here is for general purposes only. The "University of California" name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.UC ANR is an equal opportunity provider and employer