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Clubroot is a common disease of cabbages, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, radishes, turnips, stocks, wallflowers and other plants of the family Brassicaceae (Cruciferae). [1] It is caused by Plasmodiophora brassicae, [2] which was once considered a slime mold but is now put in the group Phytomyxea. [3]
Erysiphe cruciferarum is a plant pathogen of the family Erysiphaceae, which causes the main powdery mildew of crucifers, including on Brassica crops, such as cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts. [3] E. cruciferarum is distributed worldwide, and is of particular concentration in continental Europe and the Indian subcontinent. [4]
Plasmodiophora brassicae exhibits two main forms within its life cycle. It is either a spore that is ready to infect roots or it becomes a persistent spore in the soil. That, or the fungus can become a somewhat mobile zoospore, which is a spindle shaped biflagellate cell.
Brussels sprouts are soaring in popularity. This small cabbage is packed with fiber and vitamin C, to keep your digestive and immune system healthy through the cold months.
Hosts include broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, turnip, kale, rutabaga, Brussels sprout, and mustard. [6] Specifically, plants that have longer periods of leaf wetness are more susceptible to development of the disease. [5] Areas with higher rainfall that experience wet, mild seasons lead to the highest reports of disease incidence. [6]
Brussels sprouts. This cruciferous veggies features fiber, vitamin C and other plant compounds that support good overall health. ... and known for boosting the immune system and lowering disease ...
Cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts are great, but Shapira recommends incorporating other leafy greens like spinach, Swiss chard, and kale to keep things fresh ...
Downy mildew is a disease of major importance on the horticultural Brassica species. [1] It is most serious on the flowerhead types (cauliflower, broccoli), less serious on the leaf brassicas (cabbage, Brussels sprouts, and least serious on the root brassicas (turnips, swedes) and oil brassicas (rape).