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Young Avocado Tree Root Rot


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Young Avocado Tree Root Rot. Fungicides should be used in combination with proper soil conditions, irrigation, and fertilizing practices to treat this condition. Save your avocado tree from root rot 🌱 with this essential guide to diagnosis, treatment, and prevention!

Tips to Save Avocado from Root Rot California Fresh Fruit Magazine
Tips to Save Avocado from Root Rot California Fresh Fruit Magazine from calfreshfruit.com

Foliar symptoms of phytophthora root rot include small, pale green or yellowish leaves. Phytophthora cinnamomi, the causal agent of avocado phytophthora root rot, attacks the feeder roots, which can result in death of the avocado tree. Fungicides should be used in combination with proper soil conditions, irrigation, and fertilizing practices to treat this condition.

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Tips to Save Avocado from Root Rot California Fresh Fruit Magazine

Leaves often wilt and have brown, necrotic tips. Phytophthora cinnamomi, the causal agent of avocado phytophthora root rot, attacks the feeder roots, which can result in death of the avocado tree. Research has shown that fungicides containing potassium phosphonate can help avocado trees become more resilient to avocado root rot. Root rot occurs in areas with poor drainage or when you overwater the trees.

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