Re: CULT: New Rot
- To: Multiple recipients of list <i*@rt66.com>
- Subject: Re: CULT: New Rot
- From: R* T* D* <r*@sierratel.com>
- Date: Wed, 10 Sep 1997 00:08:35 -0600 (MDT)
Jeff and Carolyn Walters wrote:
>
>
> The only form of rot that has previously occurred here during the warm
> months is bacterial soft rot. This *new* rot appears to be fungal, however,
> as several small white fuzzy spots were apparent on the affected rhizome.
> It was not slimy or foul smelling, but had a puffy or spongy texture. I
> might mention that since the beginning of August it has been unusually wet
> and humid for this area.
> Does anyone have any ideas about the nature of the problem I have
> encountered?
>
> Jeff Walters in northern Utah (USDA Zone 4, Sunset Zone 2)
> cwalters@cache.net
Jeff,
Sounds suspiciously like Crown rot(Sclerotium rolfsii). Check it out on
page 338 of The World of Iris.
Rick Tasco
Superstition Iris Gardens
Central California
Zone 8
