Phytophthora medicaginis
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Phytophthora medicaginis is a plant pathogen that causes root rot
in alfalfa (Medicago sativa) and chickpeas (Cicer arietinum). It is present in nearly all parts of the world where alfafa is grown. Plants are most susceptible to the pathogen when seedling
s become flooded but it can also cause disease in mature plants.
Root rot
Root rot is a condition found in both indoor and outdoor plants, although more common in indoor plants with poor drainage. As the name states, the roots of the plant rot. Usually, this is a result of overwatering. In houseplants, it is a very common problem, and is slightly less common in outdoor...
in alfalfa (Medicago sativa) and chickpeas (Cicer arietinum). It is present in nearly all parts of the world where alfafa is grown. Plants are most susceptible to the pathogen when seedling
Seedling
thumb|Monocot and dicot seedlingsA seedling is a young plant sporophyte developing out of a plant embryo from a seed. Seedling development starts with germination of the seed. A typical young seedling consists of three main parts: the radicle , the hypocotyl , and the cotyledons...
s become flooded but it can also cause disease in mature plants.