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- Primary pathogens: Pythium and Phytophthora water moulds, often pre-existing in water supplies
- Triggered by: insufficient dissolved oxygen, warm reservoir temperatures, and stagnant water
- Symptoms: brown/black slimy roots, wilting despite adequate water, yellowing leaves
- Prevention: maintain dissolved oxygen with air stones, keep reservoir below 20°C (68°F)
- Treatment: beneficial bacteria (Bacillus subtilis, Trichoderma) can suppress Pythium
- Hydrogen peroxide (3 mL of 3% per litre) can sterilise severely infected reservoirs