Brown Heart – Beet Black –

Beet black- Brown heart Common name Beet black Brown heart Causal agent It is caused by the nutritional deficiency of Boron. It causes an appearance of a brown spot that mainly occurs in the area of the xylem and pith. Symptoms & Signs Due to the deficiency of Boron, the growth of roots and shoots stops, causing distorted, stunted growth. It also affects the developing fruits and flowers by producing condensed and distorted fruits. The name comes from its characteristic of developing soft, mushy brown centers in members of the Brassicaceae family. It also produces discolored and hollow stems. Time of concern Throughout the year Common hosts Sugar beet Cauliflower Broccoli