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Broccoli | 3 April 2025
Alternaria head rot on Broccoli
Broccoli is affected by various diseases throughout the growing cycle and also later in the packing and distribution phases. An important disease to be aware of is Alternaria head rot, also known as pin rot. The fungal disease is caused by different Alternaria species, Alternaria brassicae, A. brassicicola and A. japonica. Read More on this
Cauliflower | 13 March 2025
Clubroot-Resistant Brassica Varieties
Clubroot is a common disease of the Brassica family, caused by the soil-born pathogen Plasmodiophora brassicae that can infect cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, Chinese cabbage, and others. It can survive for years in the soil as resting spores before the presence of a susceptible host stimulates germination of these spores. Read More on this
Broccoli | 1 June 2023