Fusarium seed rot
scouted Nov. 6, 2020
- Scientific Name
- Fusarium sp.
- Background
- Soybeans in Wayne county, variety Dynagro 5286, were planted May 13. The previous crop was cotton.
- Conclusion
- This issue was identified as Fusarium seed rot. Fusarium sp. infects seeds reducing plant health. Pod damage, plant stress, and seed colonization are typical cause this disease. Fusarium seed rot is associated with wet and humid conditions. Soil that experiences waterlogging increases the chance of fusarium seed rot.
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