Root rot of carrot
buried in nonsterile soil remained viable at 0°C and 3°C for 12 months, at 6°C for 6 months, and at 12°C for 2 months, indicating a capacity to overwinter [...] Initially, the disease forms circular to irregular spots on the leaves that vary in colour from grey to almost black. The spots appear to be sharply defined [...] for in vitro sporulation. Spore germination in vitro requires free water. The pH for growth, sporulation, and spore germination ranges from 3.4 to 7.1