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(8) Since the seed is attacked, it seems very probable that the organism 
may live over winter on the seed. It is also possible that the organism 
may live over winter on the bean refuse, as it is known to live more than 
two years in herbarium material. 
(9) Control measures have not been worked out. Because of the 
organism passing through the seed coat it seems impossible to kill the 
organism with watery solutions of disinfectants without injuring the 
seed. In view of this fact, it seems better to rely upon the selection of 
disease-free seed and development of resistant varieties in localities 
where lima beans are grown commercially. 
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