By Bonnie L. Grant Cotton root rot in plants is a devastating fungal disease. What is cotton root rot? This disease is caused by the fungus Phymatotrichum omnivorum. “Omnivarium” indeed. The fungus colonizes the roots of a plant, gradually killing them off and reducing its health. This voracious fungus is one of the most destructive diseases of cotton and over 2,000 other plants. Read on to learn more about it. Cotton Root Rot Symptoms Ornamental, fruit and nut trees, cotton and alfalfa are among the plants susceptible to cotton root rot. Fortunately for northern gardeners, the fungus that causes the disease is limited to the southwestern regions of the United States. Sadly for these gardeners, the fungus lives for years in soil and has the ability to kill even tall trees. It is important to recognize cotton root rot symptoms since correct identification of the disease is key to control. Cotton root
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