by Sakata Webmaster | Apr 21, 2025 | Root crops
Rhizomania, a serious disease affecting members of the beet family (Amaranthaceae), is caused by the beet necrotic yellow vein virus (BNYVV). This virus, classified as a furovirus, is transmitted by the soil-borne fungus Polymyxa betae, an obligate parasite requiring...
by Sakata Webmaster | Apr 21, 2025 | Root crops
Pink Root is caused by the soil-borne fungal pathogen, Phoma terrestris (syn. Pyrenochaeta terrestris), and is a serious problem for multiple onion growers. This disease can cause significant reductions in crop yields and quality in many onion growing regions of South...
by Sakata Webmaster | Apr 21, 2025 | Root crops
Basal rot, a significant challenge for onion growers, is caused by the soil-borne pathogen Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cepae. This fungus attacks the roots and basal plates of developing onion bulbs. Infection typically occurs when the pathogen penetrates the plant...
by Sakata Webmaster | Apr 21, 2025 | Leafy Crops
Lettuce drop, caused by Sclerotinia spp.—specifically S. sclerotiorum and S. minor—is a highly destructive disease that poses significant challenges to lettuce production. Its impact is magnified by its ability to: Infect a broad range of hosts, including allium,...
by Sakata Webmaster | Apr 21, 2025 | Leafy Crops
If you’ve been growing vegetables for a while, there’s a good chance you’ve encountered plants with unusual discoloration or growth patterns. These abnormalities are referred to as Chimera – a genetic disorder that can easily be mistaken for viral symptoms, such...
