Phoma Basal Rot

Early symptoms of Phoma basal rot on romaine lettuce consist of yellowing and wilting of lower leaves. Affected plants may later show an uneven appearance because one side of the foliage grew normally while the diseased side of the plant remained stunted and short. As plants mature, the entire plant becomes stunted and eventually wilts and collapses. The wilting and collapsing symptoms are somewhat similar to lettuce drop and Botrytis crown rot.Examination of affected plants reveals distinct,bla