Wilt

problems Guide

Signs of the problem

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Leaves wilt and turn yellow, even when soil is moist.

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Yellowing leaves may be mistaken for nutrient deficiency; can be spread by contaminated seed.

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Green leaves infected with the pathogen roll and curl ("green wilt"); leaves turn yellow then necrotic; plants become stunted and die; rhizomes are discolored and water-soaked and may be rotting inside.

Solutions to the problem

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Use resistant varieties

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Rotate crops

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Remove or destroy affected plants before disease spreads.