Southern blight
plant’s stem, which may also develop on the adjacent soil. Spherical sclerotia, which are initially white and then darken, also form on this vigorous mycelium [...] the stand, meaning it is very often necessary to replant, which increases the crop's production costs. How to prevent southern blight Life cycle and appearance [...] many sclerotia. They are round and their diameter varies from 0.4 to 2 mm. They can be dispersed via water, agricultural tools, and contaminated seeds.