clubrooted
Clubroot is a soil-borne disease caused by the fungus Plasmodiophora brassicae, which infects the roots of cruciferous plants, including cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower. The disease is characterized by the formation of galls on the roots, which are swollen, distorted structures that disrupt the plant's ability to absorb water and nutrients. These galls can grow to be quite large, sometimes exceeding the size of the plant's main root.
Clubroot is particularly problematic in cool, moist environments, and its spread is facilitated by the movement
The first recorded instance of clubroot was in the Netherlands in the 17th century, and it has