Stunt (botany)

Stunt (botany)

In botany and agriculture, stunting describes a plant disease that results in dwarfing and loss of vigor. It may be caused by infectious or noninfectious means.

Infectious

A stunt caused by infectious means usually is too late to cure.

* Nematodes (eelworm)
* Fungi
* Bacteria
* Viruses

Noninfectious

A stunt caused by noninfectious means could sometimes be remedied.

* Physical environment
** Excess of water
** Lack of water
** Too-deep planting
** Excess light
* Nutrition-related
** Soil nutrient imbalance
* Injuries
** Chemical injury
** Physical injury
** Pest feeding

ee also

* Soil retrogression and degradation
* Soil pH
* Soil types


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