Blackstem and Leaf Spot of Clover, Lucerne, Medic

Blackstem and Leaf Spot of Clover, Lucerne, Medic

Phoma medicaginis

Description:

Species Affected:

Clover, Lucerne, Medic, Peas.

Biology:

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Management and Control:

Clover

Plant resistant varieties. See Disease Susceptibility of Clover Varieties.

Pea

Use healthy seed.
Do a Predicta-B soil test from SARDI Root Disease Testing Service.
Treat seed with fungicide containing thiram.
Delay planting to a cooler period of the year e.g. Late June rather than May to early June.
Don't plant Peas on areas that have had Peas in the last 3 years or within 500 m of Peas from the previous season.
Plant in well-drained areas. Avoid over watering
Destroy infected crop residues.
Fungicide programs have generally not been very successful.

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