Twelve chemicals (Busan 72, Chloropicrin, Dacthal, Dexon,
Duter, EP 161, Lanstan, Methyl bromide, Phaltan, Vapam, Vidden D,
Vorlex) were tested to determine their effect on populations of certain
important soil-borne microorganisms including the onion pink root
fungus Pyrenochaeta terrestris. The soil used was from a field in
Malheur County, Oregon...
Many initially healthy Pelargonium seedlings developed symptoms
of Verticillium wilt in an Oregon State University greenhouse
when they attained blooming age. The symptoms first appeared in
May as "edge burning," yellowing, and wilting of leaves. In late
summer, these seedlings which were the offspring of Verticillium
infected plants, became severely...