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Sp277-O-Root Rots And Seedling Disease Of Beans And Peas, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Sp277-O-Root Rots And Seedling Disease Of Beans And Peas, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Insects, Pests, Plant Diseases and Weeds
Root rots, seed rots and damping off (death of seedlings before or after emergence) are major diseases of snap beans, lima beans and Southern peas. Seed rots and damping off are collectively referred to as seedling disease. These diseases cause poor stands and reduced plant growth and yield. The fungi that cause seedling disease and root rots can be found in most soils, but the occurrence of these diseases is unpredictable. When conditions are favorable for vigorous plant growth, root rot fungi do little damage. These fungi can survive in the soil for long periods and can be moved with …