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Cavity spot of carrot, caused by slow-growing Pythium species, is an economically important disease problem in UK carrot crops. In a severe cavity spot season, 15–20% or more of crops can be rejected by pack-houses. This factsheet details symptoms, biology and potential control measures with action points for growers to control cavity spot.
This information was last updated in 2003.