Control of pythium root rot in carnations
Authors
R. D. RaabeJ. H. Hurlimann
Authors Affiliations
Robert D. Raabe is Professor, Department of Plant Pathology, University of California, Berkeley; Joseph H. Hurlimann is Staff Research Associate, Department of Plant Pathology, University of California, Berkeley.Publication Information
Hilgardia 26(12):4-5. DOI:10.3733/ca.v026n12p4. December 1972.
PDF of full article, Cite this article
Abstract
These tests showed that when Pythium vexans (isolated from carnation roots) was introduced into soil mixes, it reduced the top growth and yield of Red Sim carnations. No other symptoms were visible on the plants. Control measures using ethazol as a preplant at 50 ppm, diazoben as a preplant at 25 ppm, or diazoben as a drench at 100 ppm at weekly or biweekly intervals also gave control. The ethazol preplant and diazoben drenches at weekly or biweekly intervals may be slightly toxic. Additional experiments on control are in progress.
Raabe R, Hurlimann J. 1972. Control of pythium root rot in carnations. Hilgardia 26(12):4-5. DOI:10.3733/ca.v026n12p4
Also in this issue:
New energy sources for agricultureNutrient removal by Valencia orange fruit from citrus orchards in California
Lighting turkeys for off-season egg production
Adding formalin to milk helps in raising orphan lambs
Chemically controlling root growth in containers
Rice straw… burning vs. incorporation
Seed weevil released to control milk thistle
The use of Botrytis cinerea Pers. in the production of sweet table wines