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Management of Stemphylium purple spot on UK asparagus crops
Stemphylium purple spot (caused by Stemphylium vesicarium) commonly affects asparagus spears and fern. When severe this can result in premature fern defoliation followed by reduced yields in subsequent seasons.
This factsheet summarises available information on disease biology and integrated management strategies.
This information was last updated in 2012.
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