White Mold
Sclerotinia sclerotiorum
- Entire plant or single branch wilts, leaves turn brown and die
- Wilted stems are discolored, tan to off-white, at the base near the soil line
- Fluffy, white cotton-like fungal growth may been seen on infected plants when humidity is high
- White to black hard spheres ranging in size from 1/16 to ½ inch can be found clinging to the outside an infected stem or embedded inside the dead stem
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