tree or deciduous shrub that belongs to the family of Lythraceae . The plant can grow up to between 5 and 8 metres (16 and 26 feet) tall. The…
seedlings General Pythium is considered a ‘weak pathogen’, meaning that it can usually only affect plants that are in a sub-optimal condition or…
or 1 inch in diameter) and produces a pyriform, fleshy fruit. Pear trees can grow as tall as 9 metres and are able to produce fruit for around 20…
Plant diseases pose a significant threat to global food production. They can result in yield losses, increased production costs, and environmental…
and the two types of life cycles occur on the same host plant. The aphid can overwinter not only in greenhouses, but also outdoors in sheltered places…
about 25 to 35 mm long. The adults are active, jumping/flying insects and can readily fly short distances when disturbed. The psyllid’s life cycle…
The plants die every year in temperate climate, but in greenhouses they can sometimes sustain up to three years. A great number of tomato varieties…
chrysanthemums are more striking than the wild varieties. The flower heads can look like daisies or pompoms or buttons. This particular genus consists…
The main colours are white, yellow, orange, red and pink, but one flower can have petals in varying colours. In addition, the gerbera is also used as…
Damping-off General Pythium is considered a ‘weak pathogen’, meaning that it can usually only affect plants that are in a sub-optimal condition or…
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