INHIBITION OF Phytophthora ROOT ROT OF AVOCADO WITH POTASSIUM
SILICATE APPLICATION

Phytophthora cinnamomi (Pc) causes avocado root rot which in severe cases
leads to tree death. An alternative was sought to the use of phosphonate
fungicides to control the disease. In greenhouse experiments, root rot in trees
drenched three times with soluble potassium silicate was......read more.