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Wet Feet

Pythium spp. or Phytophthora spp.

6 host plants

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Hazelnut (Corylus avellana) may develop problems in poorly drained or waterlogged soils, though specific symptoms and management details are undocumented. The condition highlights the importance of good drainage in hazelnut culture.

Manage wet feet by breaking the disease cycle at the points you can control: remove infected tissue and debris, reduce moisture on susceptible foliage, and maintain plant health through proper watering and fertilization. Healthy, well-sited plants resist infection more effectively than stressed ones, so addressing underlying site conditions often solves the problem better than repeated chemical applications.

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Causal Agent
Pythium spp. or Phytophthora spp.
Host Plants
6

Host Plants (6)