Root rot

Basal and root rots represent a group of dangerous diseases affecting both crops and ornamental plants. These pathogens are capable of causing significant damage at various stages of cultivation — from the seedling stage to the period of active development of mature plants in open ground and greenhouses. For agronomists and amateur gardeners, the key tasks in fighting infection are timely diagnosis, understanding the etiology of the disease, and adjusting growing conditions, which allows for minimizing harvest losses and reducing the harmfulness of pathogens.

The presented selection of materials covers issues of phytopathology as applied to field and greenhouse conditions. Readers will find information on the specifics of wheat infection with eyespot, methods for differentiating fungal diseases of tomato seedlings, and features of protecting potted crops. The articles also cover aspects of greenhouse lettuce agrotechnics and disease prevention for popular floral plants. Studying these materials will help professionals and enthusiasts effectively build protection systems and climate control to prevent the development of root rots in their operations.