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Phytophthora Root Rot: signs and treatment in Jamaica
A soil-borne water mold causing rapid wilting and collapse of plants in poorly drained soils. PlantArmor's crop guides list phytophthora root rot as a common problem on sweet pepper.
Signs to look for
- Sudden wilting despite moist soil
- Dark brown to black decayed roots
- Dark lesion girdling the stem base
What to do
Crops it affects
Questions growers ask
How do I recognise phytophthora root rot?
A soil-borne water mold causing rapid wilting and collapse of plants in poorly drained soils. The signs to look for: Sudden wilting despite moist soil. Dark brown to black decayed roots. Dark lesion girdling the stem base.
What should I do about phytophthora root rot?
Improve drainage. Apply Metalaxyl/Mefenoxam as a soil drench. Avoid overwatering. Always read the product label and observe the registered rate, re-entry period and pre-harvest interval before you apply any pesticide.
Which crops are affected by phytophthora root rot in Jamaica?
PlantArmor's crop guides list phytophthora root rot as a common problem on sweet pepper.
Check it in the field
PlantArmor's reference library works offline, so you can compare what you are seeing against it standing in the plot, then log the spray you use along with its re-entry and pre-harvest intervals. Free to use.
This description and treatment come from the same reference library the PlantArmor app uses in the field. Pesticide registrations and permitted uses change — always read the current product label and observe the stated rate, re-entry period and pre-harvest interval.