Phomopsis sclerotioides (black root rot of cucumber )
Phomopsis sclerotioides
black root rot of cucumber
Diaporthe sclerotioides
Asia: India, Malaysia; Europe: Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, UK; North America: Canda, USA
WA
2025-09-05
fungus
Korea
Main: cucumber, cucurbits
PHOPSC
Phomopsis sclerotioides is a strong saprophytic fungus that survives in soil, forming sclerotia that can persist for years under adverse conditions. It rapidly colonizes clean or sterilized soil, requiring thorough disinfection to manage. The fungus is dispersed through water, air, and soil particles.