Missouri Tax Rates. The Missouri (MO) state sales tax rate is currently 4.225%. Depending on local municipalities, the total tax rate can be as high as 9.6%. Missouri allows all the state and local sales taxes to be remitted together at the state level. Once the seller remits sales tax to the Department of Revenue, the department will then distribute the local sales taxes to the cities, counties and districts.
Zucchini root rot can be caused by several things. The cucumber beetle has larvae that hatch and live in the soil. According to the University of Illinois, these larvae feed on the roots of the plant. The bodies of the beetles also transport a bacteria that causes the roots and the plant to wilt and rot.
If the bruised spot is shallow, the remainder of the squash is usually still usable. Slice the zucchini lengthwise if the spoiled area extends deeply into the squash. Examine the interior for streaks of discoloration or soft, watery-looking areas. If the damaged sections are localized, cut them away and use the rest. Alternatively, if they run though much of the squashâs length, discard the zucchini.