damping off in English

noun
1
a plant disease occurring in excessively damp conditions, in particular the collapse and death of young seedlings as a result of a fungal infection.
It is often recommended to use a sterilized, soil-free starter mix to prevent diseases such as damping-off from taking hold of tender seedlings.

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1. The fungicide prevents damping - off which is a most common reason for failure.

2. Basil can be subject to various fungal diseases, including Fusarium wilt, gray mold, and black spot, as well as damping-off in seedlings

3. Adage ST also provides protection against damping-off and seedborne rots due to Pythium, Phytophthora, Fusarium, Rhizoctonia species and early season Phytophthora root rot.

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