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 [...] air. The fungus develops at temperatures ranging from -3°C to 25°C, with an optimum around 18°C. Lesions are dark brown to black, moist, mostly circular [...] ridium carotae develops at temperatures ranging from -3°C to 25°C, with an optimum around 18°C; temperature affects both host defense processes and fungal