Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Plant Pathology:Black root in radish


Radish 'black root' Aphanomyces raphani
This fungal disease of radish causes dark patches to appear on the root which eventually splits open. Spores remain in the soil for many years and are spread by running water. A degree of control can be achieved by improving soil drainage and practising good crop rotation.

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