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Diseases

Rhizoctonia

Rhizoctonia solani

Rhizoctonia is a polyphagous disease affecting underground and near-ground plant organs at all vegetation stages. The pathogen manifests as rots, stem and root ulcers, and sclerotia on tubers, which leads to sparse emergence and reduced commercial crop quality.

Mentioned in descriptions 1 239 varieties reference book.

Rhizoctonia manifests as sprout rotting, the formation of dark sunken ulcers on stems and roots, and the development of 'black scurf' or a mycelial mat in the near-ground area. During the vegetation period, leaf curling can be observed, and dense black formations known as sclerotia develop on the tuber surface.

Disease development depends on weather conditions, soil type, and agronomic practices, with a prolonged cold and wet spring being the most hazardous. The pathogen actively develops in heavy, acidic, and waterlogged soils, while its spread is facilitated by high plant density and the use of infected material.

In variety trials, resistance is evaluated by planting material in an artificial infection background with subsequent monitoring during the emergence, budding, and harvesting phases. The criteria include the degree of damage to sprouts, roots, and stolons, as well as the surface area of tubers covered by sclerotia compared to control samples.

Sources10

Breakdown by crop

Rhizoctonia Canker and Black Scurf of Potato 182 Rhizoctonia root rot — sugar beet 88 Rhizoctonia blight of tall fescue 26 Rhizoctonia root rot of table beet 16 Rice Sheath Blight 12 Rhizoctonia Root Rot — Fodder Beet 7 Rhizoctonia bottom rot of lettuce 7 Rhizoctonia blight — Perennial ryegrass 7 Rhizoctonia rot of radish 7 Rhizoctonia blight — Creeping bentgrass 6 Rhizoctonia root rot of beet 5 Rhizoctonia rot of carrot 4

Found in these crops

Potato 162 Sugar beet 119 Tall fescue 40 Garden beet 19 Lettuce 10 Perennial ryegrass 9 Mangelwurzel 9 Radish 8 Brown mustard 7 Beet 6 Creeping bentgrass 6 Carrot 5

Varieties that feature this in their description

Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.

Tarengo

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

DE
1 record

Rover F1

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

UA
1 record

PRIMUS

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Fodder Beet Group · Mangelwurzel

DK
1 record

Rahneda

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

UA
2 records

Merlin

Terminated

Beta vulgaris L. · Beet

SK
1 record

Nadir

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

IT
1 record

Liesa KWS

Withdrawn

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DE
1 record

KATHADIN

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

ES
1 record

Kardinal

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

SK
1 record

Godiva

Withdrawn

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

NL
2 records

BTS 7775 RHC

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DE
1 record

Belladonna

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

NL
1 record

Amsel

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

SK
1 record

Rentabla KWS

Active

Beta vulgaris Fodder Beet Group · Mangelwurzel

1 record

Pacemaker III

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard

1 record

DELMARVEL

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

1 record

Allegria

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

1 record

Interpeel

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

New Globe

Active

Beta vulgaris Garden Beet Group · Garden beet

NL
1 record

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