In recent years, many growers were faced with huge losses due to a detrimental disease on beetroot, called Rhizomania (Beet Necrotic, Yellow Vain Virus).
AGRI- PULSE - NORTH WEST - Rhizomania refers to an abnormal development in the taproots of certain plants, particularly sugar beets and beetroot. It is characterised by the growth of fine, hairy secondary roots. This condition is caused by the infection of the plant with a virus transmitted by a fungus. When beets are infected with rhizomania, they exhibit excessive growth of secondary roots along the taproot, giving them a “bearded” appearance.
AGRI-PULSE – NAMAKWALAND - Asof deur towerkrag ontvou ‘n tapisserie van briljante kleure nou weer langs die kronkelende paaie van die Namakwa Nasionale Park en omliggende gebiede.
