soft rot Flashcards
1
Q
what does this bacteria affect?
A
stored potatoes, carrots, bulbs and corms
2
Q
what does the bacteria do?
A
dissolves the cell walls so the plant/bulb is a mushy mess
3
Q
conditions for bacteria to take place are?
A
high temps
high humidity
poor ventilation-promotes infection through lenticles.
4
Q
preventative methods are?
A
don’t damage plant material when harvesting
remove diseased/damaged specimens before storage
avoid hot/humid conditions when storing
5
Q
method of spread is?
A
mainly caused by infected plant material
in store: bacteria spread by insects, or liquid oozing from infected plant material
