Etiology and control of poinsettia root and stem rot caused by Pythium spp. and Rhizoctonia Solani

Tompkins, C; Middleton, J

Etiology and control of poinsettia root and stem rot caused by Pythium spp. and Rhizoctonia Solani

Authors

C. M. Tompkins
John T. Middleton

Authors Affiliations

C. M. Tompkins was Associate Plant Pathologist in the Experiment Station, Berkeley, California; John T. Middleton was Associate Plant Pathologist in the Experiment Station, Riverside, California.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 20(9):171-182. DOI:10.3733/hilg.v20n09p171. September 1950.

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Abstract

This is a report of recent investigations on a destructive root and stem disease of poinsettia. Discussed are symptoms of the disease, associated environmental factors, causal organisms, and control.

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