Open AccessStem Blight of Eustoma grandiflorum Caused by Sclerotium rolfsii in Florida
Author(s) -
Robert J. McGovern,
H. Bouzar,
Brent K. Harbaugh
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
plant health progress
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.565
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 1535-1025
DOI - 10.1094/php-2000-0606-01-hn
Subject(s) - sclerotium , blight , biology , stem rot , sowing , horticulture , botany , agronomy
During a 4-week period in May through June 1996, 15% of 50 mature lisianthus (Eustoma grandiflorum) ‘Maurine Blue’ and ‘Maurine White’ plants exhibited stem blight in a landscape planting in west-central Florida. Initial disease symptoms included stem necrosis at the soil line, and yellowing and tan discoloration of leaves. As blighting of the stem progressed, infected plants wilted and died. Posted 6 June 2000.