Fungal disease that spreads in hot, moist weather.
Physical Description
Southern blight can be seen as cottony white mold on the soil at the stem base of plants.
Species & Taxonomy
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Lifecycle
Plants Affected
- Peppers
Plants Unaffected
Geographical Range
Signs & Symptoms
Whole Plant
- White cottony mold on the soil, at the base of the plant, where the stem meets the soil
Leaves
- leaves turn pale and fall off
Flowers
Fruit
Roots
How to Positively Identify
Treatment
- Carefully uproot the infected plant, taking care to not jostle the mold, so it doesn’t spread the fungal spores
- destroy or dispose of the infected plant tissue & soil
Prevention & Control
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