Southern blight

main root. As a consequence, leaves higher up in the plant start yellowing. Severely affected plants present girdling of the stem, which causes wilting of [...] The fungus may reduce the stand of the plants. Damping-off may occur during germination or establishment of the plant (seedling phase), due to the occurrence [...] disease caused by the fungus Athelia (Sclerotium) rolfsii . It is an important plant pathogen that inhabits the soil, and is responsible for root and stem rot

Black root rot of cucurbits

annually Disinfect nutrient solution and irrigation water Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential and crop resilience. [...] sclerotioides) Black root rot of cucurbits General Phomopsis sclerotioides is a plant pathogen infecting cucurbits, causing black root rot of cucurbits. Life cycle [...] with an intense green colour. Severe infection in this stage may kill the plants. In case of a less severe infection, the vines may wilt at a late stage

Wheat bunt

Tilletia laevis are hard to distinguish from infected plants before head emergence, although affected plants may be slightly stunted. Infected (bunted) heads [...] before emergence and the fungi grow inside the plants to the growing tip. The fungi grow between the plant cells and eventually inside the kernels. When [...] leaf stage, this is less effective for this fungus Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential and crop resilience.

Pomegranate wilt complex

fungus survives for more than 7 years in infected plant debris and soil. The pathogen spreads through planting material, root grafts, soil, irrigation, rain [...] Phytophthora are occasionally associated with fungi. Symptoms Affected plants show yellowing in some branches or twigs followed by drooping and drying

Tropicals

About The definition of ‘Tropical Plants’, are plants that grow naturally in a tropical climate. Tropical plant is a typical north American term, whereas [...] countries this group of plants is often referred to as ‘Green Potted Plants’. In colder climates north of the equator, tropical plants are often grown as [...] tropical plants are grown is southern states. Tropical plants require consistently warmer temperatures and more humid environments than regular plants. Tropical

Phytophthora blight

above-ground plant parts, leaf wetness is required. Dispersal is by wind and rain causes the pathogen to be returned to the soil from infected plants. Dispersal [...] circulation Disinfect recirculating nutrient solutions Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential and crop resilience. [...] and attract the zoospores. The pathogen grows into the stem and on the plant surface and new sporangiophores (structures containing sporangia, a type

Pepper

habanero. The pepper plant is native to tropical America. Pepper plants are perennials, but are typically grown as summer annuals. Pepper plants are propagated [...] The pepper plant (genus Capsicum ) belongs to the nightshade family Solanaceae. This plant genus includes all varieties of peppers, including the mild [...] into the soil or by transplanting seedlings in a greenhouse environment. Plant height can vary depending on species and variety. Tall varieties grown in

Loose smut of barley

of seeds from infected fields for further cropping Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential and crop resilience. [...] the seed germinates, the mycelium of the fungus grows upwards inside the plant into the growing tip and the seed primordia. It only becomes visible after

Loose smut of wheat

of seeds from infected fields for further cropping Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential and crop resilience. [...] the seed germinates, the mycelium of the fungus grows upwards inside the plant into the growing tip and the seed primordia. It only becomes visible after

Aphids

host plants in the winter, and those species that do not. Species that alternate between host plants reproduce asexually on their summer host plant, migrating [...] migrating to their winter host plant in autumn, where they reproduce sexually and lay eggs that overwinter. The summer host plants are either herbaceous or woody [...] woody, while the winter host plants are hardy, woody perennials. Aphids that do not alternate between host plants also mate in the autumn and lay eggs