Southern blight
is an important plant pathogen that inhabits the soil, and is responsible for root and stem rot, wilting and damping-off of seedlings. It has a wide range [...] water, agricultural tools, and contaminated seeds. The favourable conditions for the development of the pathogen are temperatures between 25 and 30 ºC, relative [...] relative humidity of over 90%, and a soil pH of under 7. The ideal pH range for germination is between 2.6 and 4.4, but it can occur between 2.6 and 7.7.