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DISEASES OF CULTIVATED PLANTS 



rounded by a number of stunted and distorted shoots. 

 Diseased plants are checked in growth and remain stunted. 

 Eehvorms and their eggs are usually present in considerable 

 numbers in the swollen parts. 



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Deep ploughing and treating with sulphate of potash are 



recommended when the hind has produced a diseased crop. 



As the eelworm attacks many different kimis of plants, it is 

 important to avoid growing a crop on land that is infe< ted, 



