Verticillium Wilt
Verticillium Wilt is a plant disease caused by soil-borne fungi from the genus Verticillium. It affects a wide range of plants, including vegetables, trees, and ornamental plants. The fungus invades the plant's vascular system, disrupting water and nutrient transport, which leads to wilting, yellowing leaves, and stunted growth.
Symptoms typically appear during warm weather and can vary by plant species. Infected plants may show signs of stress, such as leaf drop and dieback. Management strategies include crop rotation, resistant plant varieties, and proper sanitation to reduce the spread of the fungus in the soil.