Blackleg of Beet
Pleospora bjoerlingii
formerly Phoma betae
Description:
Species Affected:
Beetroot, Silverbeet.
Biology:
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Management and Control:
Use clean seed.
Don't plant in cold wet soil.
Avoid planting Beets on or adjacent to areas that have had Celery in the last 3 years.
Related and Similar Species:
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Acknowledgments:
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