First Report of Stem Rot in Canola Caused by Sclerotinia minor in Western Australia

Canola (Brassica napus L.) is a significant oilseed break crop in Western Australia. In late October 2012, canola plants (cv. Jackpot) showing typical symptoms of stem rot with bleached appearance and fluffy white fungal growth on the infected tissues were observed in an experimental plot at Katanni...

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Veröffentlicht in:Plant disease 2013-12, Vol.97 (12), p.1660-1660
Hauptverfasser: Khangura, R, MacLeod, W J
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Canola (Brassica napus L.) is a significant oilseed break crop in Western Australia. In late October 2012, canola plants (cv. Jackpot) showing typical symptoms of stem rot with bleached appearance and fluffy white fungal growth on the infected tissues were observed in an experimental plot at Katanning, Western Australia. Severely affected plants were lodged with partially filled pods and shriveled seeds. Small, irregular sclerotia (
ISSN:0191-2917
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DOI:10.1094/PDIS-05-13-0559-PDN