Farm crops, their cultivation and management, a non-technical manual for the cultivation, management and improvement of farm crops . black eruptions which arethread-like in api^earance appearover the canes. The Pineapple Disease(Thiclaviopsis ethacefica, Went.).?—-This disease is of comparativelylittle importance, but it some-times attacks the cuttings whichhave been prepared for plantingand prevents their growth orcauses weak, unhealthy plants. Treatment.—The most satis-factory treatment for these threediseases is care in selection ofgood healthy plants for cuttingand the treatment of these c
Farm crops, their cultivation and management, a non-technical manual for the cultivation, management and improvement of farm crops . black eruptions which arethread-like in api^earance appearover the canes. The Pineapple Disease(Thiclaviopsis ethacefica, Went.).?—-This disease is of comparativelylittle importance, but it some-times attacks the cuttings whichhave been prepared for plantingand prevents their growth orcauses weak, unhealthy plants. Treatment.—The most satis-factory treatment for these threediseases is care in selection ofgood healthy plants for cuttingand the treatment of these cut-tings with Bordeaux mixturebefore planting. When the grower has anyreason to suspect the appearance of these or other diseases, he should consult with the plant pathologist ofthe experiment station in the state in which he is located. Other Diseases.—There are a number of other diseases of minorimportance. COTTONAnthracnose {Golmerella gossypii, Southworth Edg.)-—This diseaseattacks stem, boll and leaves, causing dull, reddish-brown spots which aiQ iCourtesy of Bureau of Plaut Industry, U. S. Dept. of Agriculture. A Young Cotton Plant Affected byCotton DISEASES OF CROPS 249 slightly depressed. In advanced stages these spots are covered with adirty gray or pinkish powder which is the spores of the fungus. Thisdisease is carried in the seed and is the cause of heavy losses. Damping Off, Sore Shin, Seeding Rot.—These diseases may be due toany one of several organisms. They attack the young plants at or justbelow the surface of the ground, causing them to rot off and die. They aresometimes the cause of heavy losses. There are a number of other diseases of the cotton. The most satis-factory remedy for most diseases is the selection of seed from healthyplants. Where growers experience much difficulty, they should consultwith the authorities at the state agricultural experiment station. FLAX Wilt {Fusarium lint, Bolley).—This is one of the most severe diseasesof
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