A fungal disease of cabbages, turnips, and related plants, in which the root becomes swollen and distorted by a single large gall or groups of smaller ones.
根肿病
The fungus is Plasmodiophora brassicae, subdivision Mastigomycotina
Example sentencesExamples
Hydrated lime appears to be more effective in reducing the severity of clubroot than ground limestone.
In radishes, clubroot causes distorted swellings on the base of the bulb and along the tap root.
The microorganism that causes clubroot occurs worldwide and also infects plants in the rose, poppy, and grass families.
There is no economical way of eliminating the clubroot organism from fields once infested.
Once the soil is infested by the clubroot fungus, the fungus will remain viable for years.
If your soil is acidic, sprinkle in lime or wood ashes to neutralize the soil, and defend against clubroot.
Definition of clubroot in US English:
clubroot
noun
A fungal disease of cabbages, turnips, and related plants, in which the root becomes swollen and distorted by a single large gall or groups of smaller galls.
根肿病
The fungus is Plasmodiophora brassicae, phylum Plasmodiophoromycota
Example sentencesExamples
If your soil is acidic, sprinkle in lime or wood ashes to neutralize the soil, and defend against clubroot.
Once the soil is infested by the clubroot fungus, the fungus will remain viable for years.
Hydrated lime appears to be more effective in reducing the severity of clubroot than ground limestone.
In radishes, clubroot causes distorted swellings on the base of the bulb and along the tap root.
There is no economical way of eliminating the clubroot organism from fields once infested.
The microorganism that causes clubroot occurs worldwide and also infects plants in the rose, poppy, and grass families.