damping off fungus

• Hongo que ataca a las plántulas en la etapa de germinación, provocando que se pudran en la base del tallo a nivel del suelo, se marchiten y colapsen, generalmente favorecido por exceso de humedad y mala ventilación.

A fungal disease that affects seedlings, causing them to rot at the soil line and collapse, often due to overly wet conditions or poor air circulation.

1. Plant diseaseC1formal

   A fungal disease that affects seedlings, causing them to rot at the soil line and collapse.

   Damping-off (enfermedad de las plántulas)

   • The damping off fungus killed all the young tomato plants in the greenhouse.
   • To prevent damping off fungus, ensure good air circulation and avoid overwatering.
   • The gardener treated the soil to eliminate the damping off fungus before planting new seeds.