Botrytis: ten must-knows
November 15, 2021
and feeds on the contents of these dead cells. Botrytis loves soft plant parts, such as soft fruit, petals, and lush leaves. Crops with firm leaves are [...] active at very low temperatures (up to 0°C). The fungus survives on plant parts, bulbs, or in the ground. The spores of the fungus germinate in moist en [...] growth, ensuring enough air movement in the crop, and disposing of affected parts in a plastic bag. Focusing on plant resilience has a lot of benefits and