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Review
. 2025 Jun;41(3):241-252.
doi: 10.5423/PPJ.RW.10.2024.0165. Epub 2025 Jun 1.

The Causative Pathogens and Control Methods for Verticillium Wilt in Chinese Cabbage

Nazila Saadati  1   2 , Jeomsoon Kim  1
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Review

The Causative Pathogens and Control Methods for Verticillium Wilt in Chinese Cabbage

Nazila Saadati et al. Plant Pathol J. 2025 Jun.

Abstract

Chinese cabbage (Kimchi cabbage), an essential vegetable in Asian cuisine, faces significant threats from diseases such as Verticillium wilt, primarily caused by Verticillium longisporum and Verticillium dahliae. The Brassicaceae family, which includes Chinese cabbage, possesses unique botanical characteristics that distinguish it from other flowering plant families. Various methods, including morphological analysis and molecular techniques, have been utilized to identify Verticillium species. Recent advancements in detection methods, such as PCR-based techniques and genome sequencing, have improved our ability to accurately identify and differentiate these species. Understanding the genetic diversity and pathogenic mechanisms of Verticillium species is crucial for developing effective disease management strategies to protect Chinese cabbage production. This review explores the history, identification methods, and disease control approaches related to Verticillium infections in Chinese cabbage.

Keywords: Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis; Chinese cabbage; Verticillium dahliae; Verticillium longisporum; vascular disease.

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Figures

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Fig. 1
Verticillium pathogenicity cycle. This image illustrates how these fungi infect Chinese cabbage, spread and reproduces, causing devastating damage.
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Fig. 2
The symptoms of Verticillium wilt in Korean field of Chinese cabbage: (A) symptoms prior to the heading stage and (B) symptoms after the heading stage.
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Fig. 3
The symptoms of Verticillium wilt in leaves and vascular tissue of Chinese cabbage: (A) inner and outer leaves symptoms, (B) one side yellowing, and (C) vascular tissue darkening.
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