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Root Rot
Pythium spp., Rhizoctonia solani, Thielaviopsis basicola
- Leaves yellow and wilt; plants are slow growing or stunted
- Disease common in wet, poorly drained soil
- Lab analysis needed to determine which pathogen is causing the rot
- More information on root rot
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Viruses
Cucumber mosaic virus, Impatiens necrotic spot virus, Pelargonium flower break, and Tomato spotted wilt virus
- Leaves may be mottled, deformed, discolored, or have yellow rings
- Leaf veins may turn yellow
- Flowers and leaves may be small or distorted
- Plant may be stunted
- Lab test needed to identify which virus is causing the problem
- More information on viruses
