PPFS-AG-F-3: Common Alfalfa Seedling Diseases and Disorders

Ray Smith, Paul Vincelli | Mar. 1, 2009 (Minor Revision)

Alfalfa seedlings are subject to a number of biotic and abiotic problems which can affect establishment. Several of the more common seedling diseases and disorders are described below. This information is being provided as a diagnostic aid; publications which provide specific management and production information can be found in the resource list.

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PPFS-AG-F-4: "Emergency" Inoculation for Poorly Inoculated Legumes

Garry Lacefield, Ray Smith, Paul Vincelli | Feb. 1, 2009 (Minor Revision)

Frequently, stunted and yellowed legumes are thought by growers to be diseased. Close examination often reveals that such "diseased" plants are actually just poorly nodulated.

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PR-576: 2008 Orchardgrass Report

David Ditsch, Garry Lacefield, Gene Olson, Tim Phillips, Ray Smith | Dec. 3, 2008 (New)

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PR-579: 2008 Alfalfa Grazing Tolerance Report

Garry Lacefield, Gene Olson, Ray Smith, Eric Vanzant | Dec. 3, 2008 (New)

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PR-582: 2008 Cool Season Grass Horse Grazing Tolerance Report

Garry Lacefield, Laurie Lawrence, Gene Olson, Tim Phillips, Ray Smith | Dec. 3, 2008 (New)

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PR-573: 2008 Alfalfa Report

Garry Lacefield, Gene Olson, Ray Smith | Dec. 3, 2008 (New)

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PR-577: 2008 Tall Fescue and Brome Report

David Ditsch, Garry Lacefield, Gene Olson, Tim Phillips, Ray Smith | Dec. 3, 2008 (New)

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PR-580: 2008 Red and White Clover Grazing Tolerance Report

Garry Lacefield, Gene Olson, Ray Smith, Norm Taylor, Eric Vanzant | Dec. 3, 2008 (New)

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PR-583: 2008 Native Warm-Season Perennial Grasses Report

Garry Lacefield, Gene Olson, Tim Phillips, Ray Smith | Dec. 3, 2008 (New)

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PR-574: 2008 Red and White Clover Report

David Ditsch, Garry Lacefield, Gene Olson, Ray Smith, Norm Taylor | Dec. 3, 2008 (New)