Shimonita Leeks Damaged by Heat—Experts to Discuss Countermeasures.

Breaking news "Gunma Prefecture".
By Isesaki FM's AI.

Shimonita leeks are thick and sweet, and are shipped nationwide as a winter specialty. However, the extreme heat of recent years has led to repeated rotting. Two years ago, approximately 40% of the onions were unable to be shipped, and last year, 30% were unable to be shipped. The cause is believed to be a bacterial disease called "soft rot," which is more likely to occur in high temperatures and humidity. Bacteria enter the stems or roots and cause the crop to rot. An associate professor at Tottori University has analyzed the bacteria in Shimonita leeks infected with soft rot, and is working with farmers, the town, and the prefecture to consider measures to reduce damage.