What is the crown rot?
Crown Rota is a disease that affects many different types of plants. Plants affected by this disease experience rot around their stems, in an area where the stem connects to the root. Usually the crown rot is fatal, although in some cases it can be treated if the gardener is willing to spend some extensive effort. As with many other diseases of plants, prevention is easier than curing.
Several different organisms can cause the crown rot. One of the most famous is the phytophthora , an organism that is often mistakenly referred to as a fungus, although it is actually a protist. These ugly visitors to the garden were responsible for the infamous Irish potato famine and continue to cause confusion on plants around the world. It is a critical part of the plant and when the plant is attacked by crown rot, the symptoms appear very quickly. Usually the leaves begin to color, dry and die, and the whole plant can knock. Sometimes the visible part of the stem canAbove the ground get dark color, neat texture and mushy feeling. Finally, the plant will die completely, because the crown rot effectively separates the plant from its roots.
When the crown rot begins to develop, it is best to destroy the plant and the soil around it. If the plant is valuable or particularly beloved, the treatment may be an attempt to remove the plant from the soil, by washing the plant and its roots, trimming of apparently dead material and its landing into sterile soil. The use of fungicide can sometimes work if the fungus causes crown rot. The plant should also be isolated so that it cannot infect other plants.
Crown rot prevention begins with the use of quality, sterile soil for new plantings, so the pathogens of plants cannot be passed around the garden. Plants should also get a stable water supply that meets their needs, and gardeners should avoid excessive watering orAllowing to dry the plants complete, as these conditions may support the growth of undesirable organisms in the soil. Maintaining healthy soil and maintaining plants of undisturbed will also help prevent crown rot and other diseases.