Watermelon - Southern Blight

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Causal Agent: (fungus - Sclerotium rolfsii)

This soilborne fungus infects the crown [Picture], resulting in wilting of foliage. The fungus also causes a fruit rot. Infection is favored in warm, moist soils. There are no control recommendations.

See section on Southern Blight