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WA growers urged to watch for root and foliar diseases

EXPERTS are warning Western Australian grain growers of an increased disease risk this year, particularly with a wetter-than-average start to the winter cropping season.

Staff writer
 Sclerotinia in canola and lupins are high on the watchlist for WA grain growers.

Sclerotinia in canola and lupins are high on the watchlist for WA grain growers.

Recent rainfall patterns and mild temperatures have provided ideal conditions for the development of root and foliar diseases increasing the need for growers to have a strategic and disciplined approach...

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