Causal Agent:
Thielaviopsis basicola
Susceptible Crops:
Affects all turfgrass, Begonia, Calibrachoa, Coreopsis, Cyclamen, Gaillardia, Impatiens, Pansy, Phlox, Poinsettia, Scabious, Snapdragon, Verbena, Viola
Symptoms:
- Plants are stunted and appear nutrient deficient
- Roots are dark brown with spots of blackened areas
- Yellowing of lower leaves