Diseases

 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Sclerotinia head rot damaged field |
At least 30 diseases, caused by various fungi, bacteria and viruses, have been identified on wild or cultivated sunflower, but only a few are of economic significance as far as causing yield losses. This section identifies many of the diseases affecting sunflower crops and provides information about the disease, its impact, and control measures.

|