Other Plant Disease -- United Kingdom
An outbreak of lettuce wilt and root rot caused by _F. oxysporum_ f. sp. _lactucae_ was reported in the UK for the 1st time in early October [2017] at an unconfirmed location. The pathogen was identified as Race 4 which is a particularly aggressive strain of the fungus with no known treatment or varietal resistance available to date. UK propagators and growers are advised to review their protocols, particularly crop hygiene. Prompt diagnosis is recommended, services are available at several UK
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