Seed Rot and Seedling Disease Symptoms on Alfalfa and Sweet Clover
Seed Rot and Seedling Disease: Several soil fungi may attack
seed as it germinates or may attack the young seedling after it
has emerged from the ground. If the seedlings have emerged,
the disease is characterized by a soft, water soaked area on the
stem just below the soil line. Severe stand reduction can occur.
This problem is most common when the soil is excessively wet.
Chemical seed treatment may help reduce stand losses.
May, 1996
