Also known as Sclerotinia rot, Blossom blight,Cottony rot, Crown rot, Drop, Water soft rot, White mold. And is very similar to Onion white rot or Mouldy nose (Sclerotium cepivorum) in alliums.
Physical Description
Species & Taxonomy
- Kingdom:
- Phylum:
- Class:
- Order:
- Family:
- Genus Species: Sclerotinia spp.
Lifecycle
Plants Affected
- cabbage
- celery
- lettuce
- tomato
Plants Unaffected
- sugar beet
- spinach
- cereals
Geographical Range
Signs & Symptoms
Whole Plant
Leaves
Flowers
Fruit
Roots/Tubers
How to Positively Identify
Treatment
Prevention & Control
Cultural Controls:
Habitat:
Temperature & Humidity:
Mulching & Cultivation Practices:
Natural Enemies & Biological Controls
Insects:
Animals:
Reptiles:
Barriers
Traps
Sprays & Dusts
Sources:
- http://vric.ucdavis.edu/pdf/Diseases/diseases_PinkRotCelery.pdf
