Black Root Rot Fungus File

The Silent Killer: Understanding and Managing Black Root Rot

In the quiet world of nursery production and home gardening, few pathogens are as persistent—or as devastating—as ( Berkeleyomyces basicola , formerly Thielaviopsis basicola ). This soil-borne fungus operates in the shadows, attacking the plant's foundation and turning healthy, white root systems into decayed, blackened messes, leading to stunted, wilted, or dead plants. The Anatomy of an Infestation black root rot fungus

Hollies (especially Ilex crenata ), Boxwood, and Citrus. Crops: Tobacco, Cotton, Carrots, and Lettuce. The Silent Killer: Understanding and Managing Black Root