• Fusarium spp.

  group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are considered weak pathogens [...] group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are considered weak pathogens [...] Three pathogens can be distinguished: Fusarium oxysporum ( Fusarium wilt ): Many different hosts, potato ( Solanum tuberosum ), most vegetables and ornamental

• Fusarium wilt

  group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are considered weak pathogens [...] not be suitable for planting for many years to come. Life cycle and appearance of Fusarium wilt Fusarium oxysporum has many different formae speciales which [...] cycle, is similar to that of most Fusarium species. Fusarium overwinters for many years in the soil and on crop residues of infected plants as chlamydospores

• Two-spotted spider mite

  General Two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) is a pest of many crops throughout the world. Despite their small size, they are capable of very [...] great reproductive capacity. There are more than 1200 species worldwide and many of them are major crop pests. The two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae [...] urticae ) is by far the most important species in greenhouses and many outdoor crops. Damage symptoms Larvae, nymphs and adults cause damage to the host

• Beetles

  already display many similarities with the adults. The adult beetles usually possess a pair of membranous wings beneath the wing covers. Many species are very [...] Biological control of beetles Beetles can cause serious damage in many greenhouse and field crops by feeding on leaves, roots, or fruits, leading to reduced [...] number of species are a serious pest in crops or stored products. There are many useful beetles as well. For instance, ladybirds contribute to the control

• Tropicals

  people expect, many of the tropical plants do not do well in direct sunlight and should be located in shadier environments. Because many tropical plants [...] plants naturally grow near the sea, many species of tropical plants can tolerate higher than average salt levels.

• Spider mites and other mites

  about What are spider mites? Spider mites are pests that present a threat to many crops throughout the world. Despite their small size, they are capable of [...] great reproductive capacity. There are more than 1200 species worldwide, many of them are common crop pests. The two-spotted spider mite , Tetranychus [...] urticae , is by far the most important species in greenhouses and many outdoor crops. Spider mite damage Larvae, nymphs and adults cause damage to the

• Fusarium head blight or scab

  group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are considered weak pathogens [...] most Fusarium specieshave a similar life cycle. Fusarium overwinters for many years in the soil and on crop residues of infected plants as chlamydospores

• Verticillium wilt

  General Verticillium species are non-specific plant pathogens. Many species are saprophytes, V erticillium albo-atrum and Verticillium dahlia e are the [...] only occurs as premature senescence, without any other typical symptoms. In many crops, the fungus can be present without clear symptoms or with only partial [...] Verticillium wilt Verticillium dahliae survives for prolonged time periods (many years) in the soil as microsclerotia, small hard survival structures that

• Anthurium

  spathe) with many flowers on the spadix. Standard varieties of anthuriums are recognized by its uniform colours and heart-shaped spathes. In many markets,

• Orchid

  come in many different arrangements. Some only have a single flower, but most plants have a racemose inflorescence, which can consist of many flowers.