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Who tests stem pieces for verticillium stripe? We are all learning about verticillium stripe. This is a good time of year to send in samples for disease testing and confirm…
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Agronomy: Accurate diagnosis for effective treatment
…enough to cause confusion. For example, blackleg and verticillium can cause darkening through the stem, although blackleg tends to be dark and in wedges. Verticillium is lighter in colour (grey)…
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CCC agronomy specialist Breanna Miller put together this slide show of verticillium stripe close-ups and shared it on X. You can also watch this video for more verticillium ID tips….
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…a booklet of insecticide options for flea beetle and other pests. Risk rising for verticillium stripe and blackleg Field monitoring shows a rise in verticillium stripe, particularly in the Eastern…
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…may leave a grey hue (similar to verticillium). Verticillium stripe in canola. Credit: Manitoba Agriculture Verticillium infected stems. Credit: Vikram Bisht, Manitoba Agriculture Close up of infected stems. Credit: Vikram…
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…Learn to identify verticillium stripe. If widespread, consider crop rotation and ask seed companies about cultivars with increased genetic tolerance. Is it verticillium stripe or blackleg? Follow thresholds before applying…
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