Brian Hudelson, Sean Toporek, Jake Kurczewski and Ann Joy
The PDDC receives samples of many plant and soil samples from around the state. The following diseases/disorders have been identified at the PDDC from November 19, 2016 through November 25, 2016.
Plant/Sample Type, Disease/Disorder, Pathogen, County
Forage Crops
Alfalfa, Root/Crown Rot, Phytophthora sp., Pythium sp., Fusarium sp., Fillmore (MN)
Fruit Crops
Cherry, White Rot, Irpex lacteus, Oconto
Vegetable Crops
Carrot, Bacterial Soft Rot, Pectobacterium carotovorum, Portage
Carrot, Fusarium Dry Rot, Fusarium sp., Portage
Carrot, Pythium Root Rot, Pythium sp., Portage
Soil
Soybean Soil, Soybean Cyst Nematode, Heterodera glycines, Rock
For additional information on plant diseases and their control, visit the PDDC website at pddc.wisc.edu.