Caused by the fungus Verticillium alboatrum, this is one of the most serious diseases of alfalfa in the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia. It causes stunted growth, reduced quality, wilted and dead forage, and reduced stand life. Disease cycle, symptoms [seen in full color photographs], and control methods are presented. 4 pages.
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Title
Verticillium Wilt of Alfalfa
Creators
Richard G. Gilbert (Author)
Richard N. Peaden (Author)
William P. Ford (Author)
Academic Unit
Publications, WSU Extension
Series
Extension bulletin (Washington State University. Extension); EB1506
Publisher
Washington State University Extension; Pullman, Washington
Identifiers
99900502105201842
Copyright
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