Root Diseases

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-024518",
  "term": "Root Diseases",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Root disease is referred to as “a disease of the site” because the fungi colonize dead and dying trees and remain in dead roots and soils for many years. Many of these fungi have the ability to act as both pathogens in live trees and saprophytes in dead wood material. Not only are the current trees affected, but also trees that become established in the future. Some root disease fungi have been shown to remain alive and active in infested sites for more than 50 years.",
  "references": [
    "USDA Forest Service Field Guide to Insects and Diseases of Arizona and New Mexico Forests at http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/resources/health/field-guide/pdf/FieldGuide_AZ_NM.pdf"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/root-diseases/"
}