Rhizoctonia root rot and stem canker management in tomato production
Rhizoctonia root rot and stem canker caused by the soilborne fungus Rhizoctonia solani can be a significant challenge in Wisconsin tomato production, especially under cool soils, excessive moisture, compacted soils, or where tomatoes follow susceptible vegetable crops. Disease symptoms often begin shortly after transplanting and include stem constriction at the soil line, poor root development, …