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| Rhizomania is favored by warm, wet soil conditions. Once disease is established resistant varieties are the only practical control option. |
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| Long crop rotations slow inoculum buildup and reduce losses to Rhizomania. |
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| Rhizomania is best controlled by preventing introduction into a field. |
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| Yield losses can be up to 50% in yield and 2.5% or more loss in sugar content. |
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| Excellent field drainage will reduce Rhizomania severity. |
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| Rhizomania is a viral disease that is easily spread by any means that will transport soil. |
