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Fusarium Wilt and Root Rot

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Fusarium is a very common soil fungus, and more than 10 different species are known to infect soybean roots and cause root rot. The species Fusarium oxysporum is responsible for causing Fusarium wilt. Although Fusarium root rot is a widespread disease in the United States, the economic impact on yield is not well documented.

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