New Approaches to White Mold Control
2001
- UW-Madison Dept. of Plant Pathology
Project Media
White mold caused by the soilborne fungus Sclerotinia sclerotiorum is an economic threat to many broadleaf plants. This fungus attacks most commonly grown vegetables including snap bean, lima bean, pea, potato, tomato and cabbage. Field crops such as soybean, dry bean, lupine, sunflower and canola are also susceptible to attack. Recent outbreaks of white mold on soybeans are a strong indication of the widespread distribution of this pathogen and the level of damage this disease can cause. These outbreaks on soybean also send a strong message regarding the future risk of white mold on soybeans, snap beans and other broadleaf crops in Wisconsin.