Descriptor: Phytophthora Root Rot (ROOTROT)



 
Definition:
Resistance to root rot (Phytophthora capsici). A disease index value of 2 or less is considered resistant, and a value greater than 2 is susceptible
Crop:
Category:
Disease descriptors
Status:
Data Type:
Alpha/numeric descriptor
Maximum Length:
1
Responsible Site:
Plant Genetic Resources Conservation Unit (S9)  (S9)


Studies or environments

Distribution of Values for Phytophthora Root Rot (ROOTROT)

CodeDefinitionNumber of Accessions
1Slight root darkening, vigorous, healthy49
2(0 = Resistant, no response, healthy; 9 = Susceptible, dead plants)71
3Brown roots, slight stunting, very small lesions on stems or small water-soaked lesions at base of stem, browning of primary root75
4(0 = Resistant, no response, healthy; 9 = Susceptible, dead plants)115
5Brown roots, small lesions on stems, lower leaves wilted, stunted plants, partial girdling at stem base152
6(0 = Resistant, no response, healthy; 9 = Susceptible, dead plants)191
7Brown roots, large lesions on stems, girdling, whole plant wilted and stunted215
8(0 = Resistant, no response, healthy; 9 = Susceptible, dead plants)399
9Dead plants1630