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It seemed reasonably rooted, but the rhizome had a yeasty and alcohol resembling smell.
The botrytis "fungal" rot that I had so much trouble with, smelled "sweet & yeasty"....reminded me of bread dough "proofing".....and, if that's what IS happening, you might be well advised to separate any "sickies" from your beds (pot them , and keep in another area...trash them...whatever.).