Here are some
diseases we observe during December. The hypertext links will lead you to
specific information about a certain disease or about diseases in a certain
crop.![]() Plant Problems to Watch for in December Herbaceous
Ornamentals
Pansy: Black root rot, Botrytis blight, Cercospora leaf spot, Pythium root rot Interior
plants
Poinsettia: Powdery mildew, Pythium root rot, Rhizoctonia root/stem rot Geranium: Bacterial blight (Xanthomonas) Fruit/Nut
Pecan: Scab, Internal breakdown of nuts (non-pathogenic) Vegetables Collards: Alternaria leaf spot, Sclerotinia stem rot Sweetpotato: Fusarium surface rot, Rhizopus soft rot Tomato (greenhouse): Fusarium wilt, Leaf mold Other Links Plant Summaries Plant Disease Information Notes Plant Disease and Insect Clinic Last modified on November 2000 |