Occurrence of maize (Zea mays L.) diseases caused by fungi on long-term monoculture fields in south-eastern Poland in 2010–2021

The aim of the study was monitoring occurrence fungal diseases maize in south-eastern Poland. observations were made 2010–2021 two fields conducted a long-term monoculture Krzeczowice and Nienadówka. health analyses performer on San (FAO 240) Ronaldinio 260) varieties. following have been found: common smut (Ustilago maydis), corn head (Sphacelotheca reiliana), eyespot (Kabatiela zeae), northern leaf spot (Helminthosporium spp.), rust (Puccinia sorghi), fusarium ear rot stalk caused by fungi genus Fusarium. most dangerous are rot, maize. disease eyespot. appearance these favored some meteorological factors, such as hailstorm pest feeding, especially frit fly, aphids, European borer.