Damping Off
Pythium spp., Rhizoctonia sp., and Fusarium spp.

• Seed may rot in soil
• Seedling leaves and stem appear discolored, water soaked
• Seedling stem may be thin and wire like
• Plants will wilt suddenly or fall over; older plants may be stunted
• Cobweb-like or cotton-like fungal growth on seedlings or potting mix
• Disease favors cool, wet soil with poor drainage
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