What Is It?

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Brassica Diseases | Clubroot

Clubroot

Identification

• Above ground symptoms are wilting and chlorosis
• Stunting occurs in new growth and the plant eventually dies
• Roots are swollen, distorted, and malformed
• Galls are on the root systems

(Left: Radish; Middle: Turnip; Right: Radish)

Favorable Environmental Conditions

• Resting spores germinate under high soil moisture and cool soil temperatures between 64^oF and 77^oF
• Acidic soils are favorable for this pathogen

Often Confused With

• Root knot nematode

Scouting Notes

• Look for any signs of wilting in cool temperatures and wet soil conditions. Dig up suspect plants and inspect roots for galls and other malformations.  Pulling plants may result in many of the galls remaining in the soil.