Understanding and Preventing Root Rot in Australia

The Invisible KillerRoot rot is the most common cause of sudden plant death in Australian gardens and containers. Because the damage occurs underground, it is often only noticed when the above-ground symptoms (wilting, yellowing, sudden collapse) become severe — usually too late for the plant to recover.The Primary PathogensPhytophthora cinnamomi is Australia's most ecologically devastating plant pathogen — responsible for dieback in native plant communities across southern Australia. In gar…