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The bacterial butt rot disease
pseudomonas Marginalis is widespread in
Humberside with up to 25% loss of crop.
In Evesham and eastern regions 50%
infection is reported in some holdi.fb
and some damage has been recorded in
the south.
The disease is associated with cold
heavy soils and varieties susceptible
to glassiness, including Pallas, Hamlet
Ravel and Nordine, are prone to attack.
Cynthia and Miranda appear resistant.
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