corky root disease

Jerry Brust, IPM Vegetable Specialist, University of Maryland; jbrust@umd.edu and Karen Rane, Plant Diagnostician, University of Maryland rane@umd.edu Corky root is caused by the fungus Pyrenochaeta lycopersici. Tomato plants affected with corky root may appear stunted and generally lack vigor. Later the… Continue Reading →

Jerry Brust, IPM Vegetable Specialist, University of Maryland, jbrust@umd.edu; Ben Beale, St. Mary’s Co. Extension Agent, bbeale@umd.edu; Karen Rane, Plant Diagnostician, University of Maryland rane@umd.edu   Corky root is caused by the fungus Pyrenochaet lycopersici. Tomato plants affected with corky… Continue Reading →