What's wrong with my plant? Give us your feedback

Carrot > Root > White fuzzy growth on root

1 of 1
  • Image: White Mold 1
    Credit: William M. Brown Jr., Bugwood.org
  • Image: White Mold 2

    Credit: Howard F. Schwartz, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org

  • Image: White Mold 3

    Credit: Howard F. Schwartz, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org

  • - CLICK PHOTOS TO ENLARGE -

green arrowWhite Mold
Sclerotinia sclerotiorum

  • Cottony white fungal growth develops on root
  • Infected roots may first appear healthy but quickly turn gray
  • Hard black round to oblong sclerotia form in white fungal growth
  • Roots quickly become soft and watery
  • Leaves are dark brown and covered in fluffy white fungal growth in humid conditions

Don't see what you're looking for?