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Mycologia, DEUTEROMYCOTINA, SPHAEROPSIDALES, PHOMACEAE .

Crops attacked: celery .

Root rot,

Identification, Description, Biology, Epidemiology, Treatement, Possible misleading, Images

[R]Description
Brown spots on the root surface in the proximity of the collar.
In this area cortical crusts with a scaly aspect occur.
The affected foot is soft and the leaves wilt.
The lesions caused by this fungus can develop rot.

[R]Biology
The disease is seed-borne and can also be transmitted by straw.
The fungus produces pycnidiospores which release brown pycnidia .
disseminated by the wind or the rain.
The infected plants yield dwarfed grains.

[R]Epidemiology
Infection is facilitated by high RH (>80%) and a temperature range between 15 - 25 °C.

[R]Treatement
Disinfect the soil.
Use treated seeds.
Apply treatment during the vegetation cycle.

[R]Possible misleading
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[R] Images

1. Phoma apiicola , Celery root rot (BASF)
   Celery root rot Brown spots on the surface of celery roots due to Phoma apiicola .
   

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