Pepino mosaic virus

to a non-infected plant, the non-infected plant is also at risk of becoming diseased. This can also occur when objects such as clothing or telephones have [...] tobacco), Datura (e.g. thorn apple) and Physalis (e.g. Physalis floridana ) can also act as a host. Damage symptoms The impact of a PepMV infection for the tomato [...] are more susceptible to quality losses due to PepMV than others and climate also has an impact. In general, when a plant has more stress for whatever reason

Rhizoctonia solani

overwinters as mycelium or sclerotia in the soil and on crop residues. It is also seed-borne. Thanatephorus cucumeris causes diseases such as phytophthora [...] from root infection or from direct infection of the foot. The fungus may also infect plant parts in contact with the soil and from there can grow upward [...] infection causes top leaves to curl up. The fruits stay firm. The disease may also show up in storage. Potato tubers get a crusty layer (black scab). Symptoms

Powdery mildew

the upper side of the leaf. In severe epidemics in cereals, the ears may also be infected. In pepper, the fluffy colonies occur mostly on the underside [...] yellow spots are noticeable. In case of a severe epidemic, the fluffy colonies also appear on the upper side of the leaves. Many sweet pepper cultivars react [...] and the fungus grows inside the leaf. Later, the conidiophores in this case also protrude from the stomata. Conidia are the main means of dispersal. They

Sweet pepper

Capsicum annuum Sweet pepper About The sweet pepper, also referred to as bell pepper or just pepper, is part of a specific group of cultivars that belongs [...] of carotene is even nine times higher in red peppers. Red coloured peppers also contain twice as much vitamin C than green peppers. Recommended for you

Fusarium wilt

outside of the plant. Most Fusarium species only make asexual spores. Some also produce ascospores. The Fusarium oxysporum life cycle, is similar to that [...] as chlamydospores (thick walled mycelium cells) or mycelium. Survival is also possible on seed, greenhouse structures, tools and machinery. Primary infection

Vine mealybug

plants. Fruit and flowers are also fouled, rendering them unfit for sale, and the reduced level of photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit [...] vine mealybug Planococcus ficus belongs to the family Pseudococcidae, and is also known by the names Mediterranean vine mealybug and Grapevine mealybug. As [...] As the name indicates, this mealybug is mostly found on grapevines, but also on figs and pomegranates. Control Vine Mealybug How to get rid of vine mealybug

Mealybugs and scales

plants. Fruit and flowers are also fouled, rendering them unfit for sale, and the reduced level of photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit [...] from the damage they cause by sucking plant sap, mealybugs and soft scales also produce honeydew (on which moulds grow) resulting in considerable damage [...] insects mean that they are very well protected against natural enemies and also against synthetic pesticides. Find solutions for mealybugs in your crop Life

Bacterial canker of tomato

Both in greenhouses and in the field, spraying may also spread the bacteria. The bacteria can also be dispersed by machinery, crates and tools. The bacteria

Grey mould

(dew, rain, irrigation water) and nutrients for germination. Germination also happens at very high relative humidity (RH > 93%) on dry plants. The germ [...] example when cut flowers are harvested and put into cold storage. Wounds can also provide the fungus with sufficient moisture, for example pruning wounds on

Bacterial wilt, brown rot

The vascular tissue in the tubers becomes grey-brown and the tuber eyes also turn grey-brown. This disease can be distinguished from Clavibacter by the [...] from the roots of infected plants to neighbouring plants. The bacteria can also be transported by irrigation water. Disease incidence is highest when soil