The importance of black root rot in cotton has increased to the point that it can determine if a field could be planted or not with the crop.

Verticillium wilt of cotton is caused by Verticillium dahliae, a soil borne fungus that enters the roots and grows into the vascular system of the plant.

The objective of purchasing a Nikon stereo microscope was to improve the capability of identifying

pathogens of cotton. More than 40 samples for diagnosis have been received at the Ecosciences

Final Report Executive Summary

The sustainability of crop production is a key issue for agricultural systems. Maintaining soil

The results of annual disease surveys continue to indicate the importance of soil-borne plant pathogens. Seedling diseases are controlled by the use of fungicide seed treatments.