How to prevent and control bacterial soft rot in lilies
Symptoms: The disease affects the bulbs, causing bulb soft rot. Pathogen: The pathogen is Erwinia carotovora (Jones) Bergey et al., a bacterium. Disease pattern: The pathogenic bacteria survive in the soil and in infected plants, spread by rain splash, and invade through plant wounds. Damp conditions favour the occurrence and spread of the disease. Control: ① Plant healthy bulbs in well-drained sites. ② Avoid causing wounds during planting and management,
Symptoms: The disease affects the bulbs, causing bulb soft rot.
Pathogen: The pathogen is Erwinia carotovora (Jones) Bergey et al., a bacterium.
Disease pattern: The pathogenic bacteria survive in the soil and in infected plants, spread by rain splash, and invade through plant wounds. Damp conditions favour the occurrence and spread of the disease.
Control: ① Plant healthy bulbs in well-drained sites. ② Avoid causing wounds during planting and management, so as to reduce infection.