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Clubroot of Brassicas: Understanding Plasmodiophora brassicae, Its Disease Cycle, and Effective Management in Nepal

Gerald Holmes, Strawberry Center, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Bugwood.org
Clubroot disease, which affects cruciferous plants like cabbage and cauliflower, is widespread globally and can cause significant damage to susceptible varieties. Once a field becomes infested with the clubroot pathogen, it remains contaminated indefinitely, making it unsuitable for future crucifer cultivation.
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