Control of Pythium, Phytophthora and Rhizoctonia in pot and bedding plants

This factsheet describes the symptoms of Pythium, Phytophthora and Rhizoctonia pathogens in bedding and pot plants, the biology of the casual organisms and a management strategy for disease control. Specific information is provided on:

• Disease symptoms
• Sources and spread of the pathogens
• Conditions conducive to disease development
• Integrated control strategies

The information was updated in 2004.