Diagnostic Guide for Pythium Root Rot in Hydroponic Leafy Green and Herb Production
Pythium root rot is a ubiquitous disease of leafy greens and herbs in hydroponic systems. This disease is caused by multiple species of Pythium, with P. aphanidermatum, P. dissotocum, P. myriotylum, and P. oopapillum most reported. This diagnostic guide is intended to inform growers and plant health professionals of the causal agent, host range, distribution, diagnostic approaches, and signs and symptoms of Pythium root rot in hydroponic systems.
Authors
- Francesca Rotondo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8208-3967)
- Sally A. Miller (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9611-0535)
- Anna L. Testen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6504-9599)
- Chieri Kubota
- Josh J. Amrhein
Institutions
- College of Wooster (US)
- Agricultural Research Service (US)
- The Ohio State University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Plant Health Progress
- Published
- 2024-10-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1094/php-07-24-0070-dg
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Plant Pathogens and Resistance
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.20