there. Damage symptoms Leaf miners cause damage to plants both directly and indirectly. The most direct damage is caused by the larvae mining the leaf…
species that cause damage in cultivated crops. Aphids feed on the sap of plants using their piercing-sucking mouthparts. They damage plants by causing…
mildew of Cucurbits General Pseudoperonospora cubensis is a plant pathogen causing downy mildew on cucurbit crops like cucumber, cantaloupe, pumpkin,…
them from causing significant damage to the crops. Blueberry diseases such as Botrytis , Phytophthora and other fungal pathogens can cause serious…
General Sciarid flies constitute the family of Sciaridae. The species that cause most damage to crops belong to the genera Bradysia and Lycoriella .…
well as insect and mite predators and parasites. Those living on plants can cause considerable damage to their host. Tarsonemids like the cyclamen…
diseases, including bacterial diseases, caused by pathogens such as Clavibacter michiganensis . These pathogens can cause significant damage to the…
of crops. Even within one crop, different formae speciales may occur and cause different symptoms. Fusarium oxysporum is the only Fusarium that…
chewing mouthparts and can devour large amounts of plant tissue. Many species cause damage to crops. The most harmful caterpillars that occur in…
Broad mite damage Broad mites cause a distinct type of damage known as "bronzing", which can be confused with damage caused by plant viruses. This…
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