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White mold of Jerusalem artichoke
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White mold of Jerusalem artichoke

Frank M. Dugan and Carol A. Miles
Fact sheet (Washington State University. Cooperative Extension), 208E, Washington State University Extension
03/2016
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https://hdl.handle.net/2376/6035
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Abstract

Jerusalem artichoke--Diseases and pests--Washington (State) Molds (Fungi)--Control. Sclerotinia sclerotiorum.
This fact sheet provides information on white mold of Jerusalem artichoke for commercial growers and home gardeners. Jerusalem artichoke (sunchoke, Helianthus tuberosus) is a Native American food plant closely related to the common sunflower (Helianthus annuus). White mold is a major disease of both Jerusalem artichoke and sunflower. Sometimes called Sclerotinia stem rot, it is caused by the fungus Sclerotinia sclerotiorum.

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