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Rice Stem Rot Disease Management

Donald Groth, Hollier, Clayton A.

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Rice Stem Rot Disease Management

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Management Practices

Potassium fertilization will reduce disease severity where potassium is deficient.
Early maturing varieties are less affected by stem rot.
Destroying sclerotia in stubble by crop rotation, tillage, or burning can reduce disease pressure.

Suggested Additional Sources of Information

Rice Varieties and Management Tips, LSU AgCenter Pub. 2270.
Rice Disease Fact Sheet, LSU AgCenter Pub. 3084.
Louisiana Rice Production Handbook, LSU AgCenter Pub. 2321.
www.lsuagcenter.com.
Contact your local cooperative extension agent.

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