What is another word for damping off fungus?
Pronunciation: [dˈampɪŋ ˈɒf fˈʌŋɡəs] (IPA) 
Damping off fungus is a disease that affects seedlings and young plants by causing the stems to collapse at or near the soil level. Some common synonyms for damping off fungus include seedling blight, seedling rot, and stem rot. This fungal infection often thrives in wet conditions and can quickly spread throughout a garden or greenhouse, causing significant damage to crops. Other synonyms for this disease include Pythium damping off, Rhizoctonia damping off, and Fusarium damping off, which are all variations of the same condition caused by different species of fungi. Effective prevention and treatment options include maintaining healthy soil conditions, using sterilized pots and tools, and treating affected plants with fungicides.
