pathogen. Penetration of conidia is probably direct and through wounds. Management Use of disease-free seeds and crop rotation is essential to prevent…
and humid weather favours the development of downy growth. Disease cycle It is an obligate parasite and survives on the diseased plant parts. Under…
are the main source of inoculum and wind splashed rains plays important role is spread of the disease. Intermittent rainfall followed by cloudy…
plants and plant debris are primary source of infection. Secondary spread is through air borne conidia. High humidity favours the spread of the…
and shrivel and further development of soft rot symptoms. Disease cycle It is an obligate parasite and survives in active phase in evergreen…
smut of wheat General Ustilago nuda f.sp. tritici is a basidiomyceteous fungus that affects wheat. It is also known as loose wheat smut, or loose smut…
hordei affects barley and can destroy a large proportion of the crop. It is also known as barley smut, or loose smut of barley. Life cycle and…
Podosphaera, Oïdium, Leveillula Powdery mildew General Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that is caused by many different species of fungi such as…
Venturia inaequalis Apple scab General Venturia inaequalis is an ascomycete fungus that causes apple scab disease Life cycle and appearance of Apple…
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