Fact sheet: Sclerotium rolfsii in Industrial Hemp
Sclerotium rolfsii is a soil-borne pathogen with a wide host range that can persist in soil for long periods.
21 pages
Published: 1 Dec 2003
Publication Code: 03-138
Author(s): Warren, Rosemary, Ryder, Maarten
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“Sudden death syndrome” or “dieback” of quandong is of considerable concern to the industry (worth >$1 million p.a.), as its cause has not been positively identified. This publication reports on current practices and potential problems in the nursery production of quandong seedlings, which may relate to subsequent difficulties experienced in the orchard. It also reports on potential measures to control seedling death in nurseries.