Black root rot of cucurbits
restricted to a few of the roots but in severe cases all roots may be infected. At the final stage of the disease, only vascular tissue remains because the cortex [...] stage may kill the plants. In case of a less severe infection, the vines may wilt at a late stage of the crop, but when water supply is in any way limited [...] else is known about the life cycle. The fungus is dispersed by water, air and soil particles. How to prevent Black root rot of cucurbits Test for the presence