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Root and stem rot: what it is, how it occurs, and how to eliminate it effectively

Root And Stem Rot

Rhizoctonia Sp., Fusarium Sp.

Pathogen:

Fungus

Type:

Risk to the plant:

CRITICAL

Root and stem rot: what it is, how it occurs, and how to eliminate it effectively
Root and stem rot in ornamental plants | idMicrobe

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DESCRIPTION

WHO CAUSES IT?

Root and stem rot, caused by fungi of the genus Fusarium sp. and Rhizoctonia sp., is a common disease that affects ornamental and garden plants. These pathogenic fungi usually live in the soil and can enter plants through wounds in the roots or stem. Once inside the plant, they cause rotting of the affected tissues, which can result in the death of the plant if not controlled in time.

SYMPTOMS

The disease produces symptoms that can vary depending on the affected plant and environmental conditions, but generally include wilting, yellowing of leaves, necrosis at the base of the stem or roots, and poor plant growth. In severe cases, the roots may rot completely, leading to a collapse of the root system and death of the plant.

Root and Stem Rot: Symptoms and Damage in Ornamental Plants
Damage caused by root and stem rot in ornamental plants
Root and stem rot in ornamental plants: How to recognize and treat it effectively

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TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY

20°C - 25°C

70% - 80%

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HOW IS IT SPREAD?

Transmission through contaminated soil, direct contact with infected plant material, spread through undisinfected gardening tools.

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HOW TO REMOVE IT?

Home remedies

BONE MEAL OR GROUND FISH SHELLS

RUSTY NAILS OR IRON SHAVINGS

BANANA PEELS

EPSOM SALTS (MAGNESIUM SULFATE)

SOLUTION WITH HOUSEHOLD BORAX

GROUND OR BOILED EGGSHELLS

COMPOST WITH ONION OR GARLIC SCRAPS

VEGETABLE COOKING WATER

WOOD ASH

WATER WITH VINEGAR OR LEMON (VERY DILUTED)

GARLIC INFUSION

USED COFFEE OR TEA

BANANA AND EGGSHELL INFUSION

POTATO OR LEGUME COOKING WATER

COMPOST FROM FRESH GREEN LEAVES

COMPOST OR WELL-AGED MANURE

DILUTED MILK (1:10)

BANANA TEA

LEAF COMPOST

NETTLE SLURRY

POTASSIUM SOAP AND NEEM OIL SOLUTION

POTASSIUM SOAP SOLUTION + NEEM OIL + DIATOMACEOUS EARTH

BAKING SODA AND NEUTRAL SOAP SOLUTION

GARLIC INFUSION WITH NEUTRAL SOAP

CHROMATIC OR ADHESIVE TRAPS

DILUTED MILK

HORSETAIL INFUSION

TRUNK WHITEWASHING

DIATOMACEOUS EARTH

WOOD ASH

NETTLE SLURRY

CUT THE AFFECTED BRANCHES AND APPLY CINNAMON

GARLIC AND CINNAMON INFUSION

INFUSION OF WORMWOOD, CHILI OR CHILLI

CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREA AND APPLY ASH PASTE WITH GARLIC OR CINNAMON

GARLIC AND MINT INFUSION

LIGHT TRAPS

APPLY CINNAMON POWDER

PITFALL TRAPS

CRUSHED EGG SHELLS

CLEAN AND SEAL THE WOUND WITH CLAY, CINNAMON AND GARLIC PASTE

GARLIC INFUSION

MATURE COMPOST

TRAPS WITH VINEGAR AND SOAP

SEAL HOLES WITH ASH PASTE AND CRUSHED GARLIC

VINEGAR AND BAKING SODA SOLUTION

ANT TRAP

TAPE TRAP

PHEROMONE TRAP

ALCOHOL TRAPS

FUNNEL TRAP

There are no home treatments

Chemical treatments

• AZOXISTROBIN 25% [SC] P/V
• CAPTAN 47.5% [SC] P/V
• CIPRODINIL 37.5% + FLUDIOXONIL 25% [WG] P/P
• FOLPET 50% [SC] P/V
• FOLPET 80% [WG] P/P
• PIRACLOSTROBIN 6.7% + BOSCALIDE 26.7% (I) [WG] P/P

Authorized treatments in organic farming

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Insect allies

PREDATORY MITES

LADYBUGS

LACEWINGS

PARASITIC WASPS

HOVERFLIES OR PARASITIC FLIES

PREDATORY BUGS

There are no natural allies

Mycodiplosis oidii (predatory mosquito)

EFFECTIVE PRODUCTS TO ELIMINATE THIS DISEASE

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Fruit fly traps

Fruit fly traps

Non-Toxic. Reusable. For indoor and outside

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Treatment against snails and slugs

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Granulated bait, attractive, safe and fast.

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Light traps for insects

Light traps for insects

Solar trap for outside

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Effective against all types of fungi

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Anti-ant adhesive tape

Anti-ant adhesive tape

Tree protection. Easy to use.

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Adhesive traps for insects

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For orchards, terraces and flower pots.

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Insecticide, fungicide, acaricide and nematicide spraying

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Lime for whitewashing

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Insect Barrier/Repellent

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Fungus Gnat Killer & Bug Spray

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Mature compost. Worm castings

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100% organic diatomaceous earth

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Natural insecticide against insects

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Beetle traps

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Ideal for ornamentals, flowers and shrubs.

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Trap for Tuta absoluta

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Attracts and traps tomato moths

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Snail and slug traps

Snail and slug traps

Ideal for orchards, gardens and pots.

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Copper-based fungicide - Curative and preventive

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Effective against all types of fungi

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To prevent and control root and stem rot, maintaining good soil management is essential. It is recommended to avoid waterlogging of the soil and improve drainage to reduce excessive humidity, since the fungi responsible for this disease thrive in humid environments. In addition, it is important to use healthy and resistant seedlings, as well as avoid stress on plants through proper cultivation practices.

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