Chrysanthemum - Fusarium stem rot

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Fusarium stem rot is caused by Fusarium solani. This is not a systemic disease, but a canker problem. This injury was fairly common in 2002. Prevention would include avoiding deep planting or overfertilization, and m aintaining adequate soil calcium levels and pH 6.2 or above. Ammonium nitrogen sources will favor Fusarium.

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