damping off fungus

• Maladie fongique qui attaque les jeunes plants au niveau du sol, provoquant leur pourriture, leur affaissement et leur mort, souvent favorisée par une humidité excessive ou une mauvaise aération.

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.

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

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   • 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.