Author: Chuan Hong, Extension Specialist; Tom Banko, Associate Professor; and Marcia Stefani, Research Specialist; Virginia Tech
Publication Number: 450-800, Posted January 2003
Figure 7. Rampant fungal growth (white mycelium or fungal threads and sclerotia are visible in the plastic bag after being left with a moist paper towel for a couple of days). This growth is indicative of Southern wilt, which is also called Southern blight. It is caused by the fungus Sclerotium rolfsii.
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