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Which disease of Lilium is caused by the fungus Fusarium oxysporum?
Which disease of Lilium is caused by the fungus Fusarium oxysporum?
- Brown scale
- Gray mould
- Fusarium bulb rot (correct)
- Soft bulb rot
When should Lilium bulbs typically be harvested after flowering?
When should Lilium bulbs typically be harvested after flowering?
- 20-30 days after flowering
- 30-40 days after flowering
- 60-70 days after flowering
- 40-50 days after flowering (correct)
What is the recommended storage temperature for Lilium bulbs after the initial three weeks?
What is the recommended storage temperature for Lilium bulbs after the initial three weeks?
- -5 to -1 C
- 5 to 7 C
- 0 to 2 C (correct)
- 3 to 5 C
Which of the following is a bacterial disease affecting Lilium?
Which of the following is a bacterial disease affecting Lilium?
What type of medium can be used to store Lilium bulbs in hilly areas?
What type of medium can be used to store Lilium bulbs in hilly areas?
Flashcards
Fusarium Bulb Rot
Fusarium Bulb Rot
A fungal disease that affects lily bulbs, causing them to rot and decay.
Soft Bulb Rot
Soft Bulb Rot
A fungal disease that attacks lily bulbs, causing them to become soft and mushy.
Brown Scale
Brown Scale
A fungal disease of lilies that appears as brown spots and lesions on the leaves, buds, and stems.
Root Rot
Root Rot
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Bacterial Soft Rot
Bacterial Soft Rot
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Study Notes
Lilium Diseases
- Gray mold (Botrytis elliptica, B. cinerea) affects lilies.
- Soft bulb rot is caused by Rhizopus stolonifer.
- Fusarium bulb rot is caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. lilii.
- Brown scale (Colletotrichum lilii) is a disease affecting lilies.
- Root rot is caused by Pythium splendens.
- Bacterial soft rot is caused by Pseudomonas spp.
- Viral diseases, including mosaic, can affect lilies.
Lilium Harvesting
- Harvesting occurs 40-50 days after flowering.
- Foliage begins to turn yellow.
- Bulbs should be stored in moist sand at -2°C for the first three weeks, then 0-2°C.
- In hilly areas, bulbs can be stored in moist moss, sawdust, and sand.
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