Controlling cabbage clubroot disease, repeated use of the same agent should be avoided

Published 2025년 10월 24일

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[Korean Farmers' News, Reporter Kim Young-min] Due to frequent autumn rains and high humidity, the occurrence of cabbage soft rot disease is increasing. When spraying control agents, it is necessary to avoid repeated use of the same agent and refrain from planting cabbage in the same field consecutively, among other precautions. According to the National Institute of Horticultural and Herbal Science, soft rot disease, caused by bacteria, shows symptoms of tissue wilting and decay when the bacteria infect through the leaf stalks or wounds. If soft rot disease is severe, it results in poor formation and reduced yield. Particularly, it spreads rapidly in fields with poor water drainage or during short rainy periods when consecutive planting is done.

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Frequent autumn rains and high humidity have led to an increase in cabbage soft rot disease. When spraying control agents, it is necessary to avoid repeated use of the same agent and refrain from planting cabbage in the same field consecutively. According to the National Institute of Horticultural and Herbal Science, soft rot disease, caused by bacteria, shows symptoms of tissue wilting and decay when the bacteria infect through the leaf stalks or wounds. If the soft rot disease is severe, it can lead to poor formation and reduced yield. It is particularly characterized by rapid transmission in fields with poor water drainage or in consecutive planting during rainy periods. The National Institute of Horticultural and Herbal Science recently advised that due to frequent rains and high humidity, the occurrence of cabbage soft rot disease is increasing. They recommended spraying registered professional agents and managing the cultivation site. After the occurrence of soft rot ...
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