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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?
When should Lilium bulbs typically be harvested after flowering?
When should Lilium bulbs typically be harvested after flowering?
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?
Which of the following is a bacterial disease affecting Lilium?
Which of the following is a bacterial disease affecting Lilium?
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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?
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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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Explore the various diseases that affect lilies, including causes and effects such as gray mold and bacterial soft rot. Additionally, learn about the optimal harvesting techniques to ensure healthy bulb storage. This quiz covers essential information for successful lily cultivation.
