• Cercospora leaf spot

  air borne conidia. High humidity favours the spread of the disease and severity. The fungus has the ability to overwinter in plant debris and remains in [...] coalesce. The spots dry up results in shot-hole appearance to the leaves. Severely infected leaves drop off prematurely results in reduced yield. Stem, petiole

• Black root rot of cucurbits

  leaves 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 [...] stripes. The disease is usually restricted to a few of the roots but in severe cases all roots may be infected. At the final stage of the disease, only

• Mushroom

  food source. Edible mushrooms are the fleshy and edible fruit bodies of several species of macrofungi (fungi which bear fruiting structures that are large [...] people to eat because it is grown in controlled, sterilized environments. Several varieties of A. bisporus are grown commercially, including whites, crimini

• Tea mosquito bug

  shoot also shows same such spots and subsequently drying of the shoots. Severely affected bushes look as if they have been torched by fire. Life cycle and [...] completed in 15 to 20 days in summer and 45 to 60 days in winter. It has several generations per year and in extreme winter the adults undergo hibernation

• Asian citrus psyllid

  citrus psyllid, ( Diaphorina citri ), is an important pest of citrus in several countries as it is a vector of a serious citrus disease called greening [...] in southern Asia and the disease is responsible for the destruction of several citrus industries in Asia and Africa. In North America, it has spread through [...] oviposition begins about 1 or 2 days after mating and adults live for several months. Females psyllids lay more than 800 eggs during their life cycle

• Powdery mildew

  white fluffy colonies, first and foremost on the upper side of the leaf. In severe epidemics in cereals, the ears may also be infected. In pepper, the fluffy [...] of the leaf. On the upper side, yellow spots are noticeable. In case of a severe epidemic, the fluffy colonies also appear on the upper side of the leaves [...] the leaves. In most crops, the white colonies later turn brown or grey. Severely affected leaves may turn yellow, curl up or drop off. Life cycle and appearance

• Root rot of carrot

  carrots are a major problem and can lead to significant postharvest losses Several different fungal pathogens cause similar symptoms, which are collectively [...] the fungus. How to prevent root rot of carrot Studies have shown that 3several key factors influencing the occurrence of blemishes and the presence of [...] . Calcium content: Higher calcium content of the roots reduces disease severity by strengthening cell walls and aiding in early signal transduction in

• Early blight

  cause primary infection of the leaves. Survival can be several years, up to eight years for several Alternaria spp. Typically, Alternaria causes early blight

• Beneficial nematodes

  bodies, and they come in a variety of sizes, ranging from microscopic to several inches in length. Nematodes play various roles in ecosystems. Some are [...] Benefits of nematodes Using beneficial nematodes for pest control offers several key benefits: Fast-acting biological solution Resistance proof - pests cannot [...] seek out new hosts and continue the cycle. Beneficial nematodes species Several species of beneficial nematodes are commonly used in biological pest control

• Pomegranate bacterial blight

  brown colour slightly raised with oily appearance. Splitting of fruits under severe infection. Disease cycle Infected cuttings are the main source of inoculum