“The only time we saw crown rot symptoms thus far is by jabbing young plants with an inoculated toothpick,” Jackson-Ziems said. “Using that technique, several fusarium species could cause crown rot, ...

Five trials were carried out under greenhouse conditions to test the efficacy of spray programmes based on biocontrol agents, phosphite-based fertilizers and a chemical inducer of resistance ...

The dynamic equilibrium of an ecosystem is driven by mutual feedback interactions between plants and soil microorganisms. Asparagus exerts a particularly strong influence on its soil environment ...

The roots of your tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) plants need plenty of room to grow, but compacted soil can limit their ability to produce healthy fruit and also promote pathogens. When tomato plants ...

Many homeowners and commercial landscapers are noticing clusters of honey colored mushrooms in their landscapes. These mushrooms are fruiting bodies of Armillaria root rot caused by the species of the ...

Crown and root rots are commonly observed in alfalfa fields in South Dakota. They are especially common in alfalfa stands that are 2 or more years old. Various fungal pathogens cause these diseases.

Root rot is a common disease that can impact indoor and outdoor plants. The most common cause of root rot in houseplants is overwatering. Diseased roots will look darkened and mushy, and leaves and ...

Floriculture is an economically important industry in Michigan. The health of these crops is threatened by Pythium ultimum (root rot), a water mold that infects the roots of popular plants. Despite ...

Fusarium crown rot is a major fungal disease affecting wheat production worldwide, primarily caused by Fusarium pseudograminearum and Fusarium culmorum. This chronic disease compromises plant vigour ...

Louisiana growers have not yet finished planting this year’s strawberry crop, and a disease called crown rot has already been detected in a commercial field, according to the Louisiana State ...