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 ====== Alternaria ====== ====== Alternaria ======
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 ===== Origin ===== ===== Origin =====
-Fungi of the genus //Alternaria// have been widely documented as a persistent, hard-to-eradicate pathogen. Breaks in the plants outer skin can allow fungus to get a foothold. Cacti become more susceptible to fungal infections when deprived of certain essential nutrients, such as calcium and silicon. Wet, humid conditions, excessively frequent watering, or plants sitting wet for extended periods of time can allow fungus to survive on cacti skin until they manage to penetrate and begin an infection.+Fungi of the genus //Alternaria// have been widely documented as a persistent, hard-to-eradicate pathogen. Alternaria lives in organic material in soil that is not fully decomposed and spreads in warm and humid conditions through water splashing from soil up onto columns or infected soil contact. Breaks in the plants outer skin or weak physical barriers of the column caused by nutrient deficiency can also allow the fungus to get a foothold. Nutrient imbalance susceptibility includes low levels of nitrogen, potassium and calcium, or high levels of Ammoniacal nitrogen. Alternaria is not spread by insects but can survive on seed from infected plants.
  
 ===== Cultivation Notes ===== ===== Cultivation Notes =====
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   * ** Repotting damage:** If the skin of the lower column near the soil line is broken during repotting or a column is buried too deeply, it can allow an infection to take hold. Watch for column damage and if spotted set aside to callous before repotting. Avoid raising the soil line significantly.   * ** Repotting damage:** If the skin of the lower column near the soil line is broken during repotting or a column is buried too deeply, it can allow an infection to take hold. Watch for column damage and if spotted set aside to callous before repotting. Avoid raising the soil line significantly.
   * **Root Vulnerability:** If the infection establishes below the soil line near the root system, it is typically fatal; the plant may rot internally and die before showing outward signs of collapse.   * **Root Vulnerability:** If the infection establishes below the soil line near the root system, it is typically fatal; the plant may rot internally and die before showing outward signs of collapse.
-  * **Chemical Treatment:** The systemic fungicide propiconazole has been proven by community members to be an effective treatment, though it is not safe for food crops. The surface contact fungicide Mancozeb is effective to apply topically to halt spread.+  * **Chemical Treatment:** The systemic fungicide propiconazole has been proven by community members to be an effective treatment, though it is not safe for food crops. The surface contact fungicide Mancozeb is effective to apply topically to halt spread. Serenade, a B. Subtillis fungicide, will kill the fungus in contaminated soil but not within the plant.
  
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 ===== Community Discussion & Citations ===== ===== Community Discussion & Citations =====
 //Analysis of the discussion shows that growers frequently struggle with identifying the pathogen, often confusing it with physical damage or tumors before recognizing its fungal nature. The community consensus emphasizes physical isolation and surgical intervention over chemical treatments, which remain largely untested among hobbyists.// //Analysis of the discussion shows that growers frequently struggle with identifying the pathogen, often confusing it with physical damage or tumors before recognizing its fungal nature. The community consensus emphasizes physical isolation and surgical intervention over chemical treatments, which remain largely untested among hobbyists.//
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 | 2026-05-25 (approx) | Peter Maxwell | "That looks like it might be alternaria. Fungal, tough to get rid of." | | 2026-05-25 (approx) | Peter Maxwell | "That looks like it might be alternaria. Fungal, tough to get rid of." |
  
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 ===== Contributor Confidence ===== ===== Contributor Confidence =====
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 | Frits Potgieter | 7/10 | | Frits Potgieter | 7/10 |
 | Peter Maxwell | 6/10 | | Peter Maxwell | 6/10 |
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 ===== Credibility Notes ===== ===== Credibility Notes =====
 Frits Potgieter was assigned a high confidence score (7) due to providing detailed, practical observations regarding the pathogen's behavior during rainy seasons, its impact on root systems, and specific grafting management strategies. Peter Maxwell was rated 6 for providing the initial identification of the pathogen, which aligns with the physical symptoms described by other growers. Gee Bee did not participate in this discussion. Frits Potgieter was assigned a high confidence score (7) due to providing detailed, practical observations regarding the pathogen's behavior during rainy seasons, its impact on root systems, and specific grafting management strategies. Peter Maxwell was rated 6 for providing the initial identification of the pathogen, which aligns with the physical symptoms described by other growers. Gee Bee did not participate in this discussion.
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