Verticillium Wilt is caused by the soilborne fungus, Verticillium dahliae. The fungus produces survival structures called microsclerotia that germinate in the presence of host plant roots when environmental conditions are favorable. This fact sheet details symptoms/signs, environmental conditions, and prevention/control.
Organization |
University of Arizona Cooperative Extension |
Publisher |
University of Arizona |
Published |
January, 2011 |
Material Type |
Written Material |