Common Name |
Stem & Leaf Rots |
Stem & Leaf Rots |
Scientific Name |
Sclerotinia or Botrytis |
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Life Cycle |
Caused by wide range of fungi and bacteria. Arise from infection by spores. Some spread upwards into tissue from soil inhabiting organisms. | |
Damage Caused |
Often mistaken for other other diseases. Leaf rot spreads quickly. Stem and leaves rot, killing plants. |
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Plants Affected |
Cactus and Succulent Stem Rots Rots: occur on seedlings and pot plants. Agaves, Aloes, Crassula, Sansaveria affected, caused by Erwinia caratovara. Chrysanthemum Rot: Glasshouses, cool misty conditions and frosts. Cuttings rot and die. Mature plants keel over, botrytis develops. |
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Control methods |
Spray with captan and benomyl. Ensure optium conditions. Maintain hygeine. |
Information Collated by James M. Burton as part of H.N.D. Course at Pencoed Agricultural College.
Chemical Information Correct as of 06:06:97. Always read and follow the instructions when using fungicides.