How to Identify Healthy & Diseased Roots in Stock & Plants & Ways to Manage Them
Soil / Pest / Diseases
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1h 17m
This presentation will include photos and descriptions of healthy root systems and diseased root systems. It will include diseases caused by true fungi (Rhizoctonia and Fusarium) and oomycetes (Phytophthora, Pythium, and Phytopythium (aka water molds). Regulatory, mechanical, cultural, biological, and chemical integrated Pest Management (IPM) options will also be presented.
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