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Phomopsis
(Pod & Stem Blight) species are frequently isolated from premature, dying plants after mid-August.
Typical symptoms are bright yellow leaves on the top of the plant followed by
death of tissues from the top down. This fungi can be seedborne. Seeds infested
with Phomopsis may be cracked and shriveled and usually have a low
germination rate. If these seeds are used, they may result in low emergence or
seedling blight. It is recommended to do seed testing if seeds are to be saved
from fields where pod and stem blight was severe this year.
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