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Rhizoctonia solani

solani , the vegetative stage. It was long believed to be a sterile fungus, but recently it was discovered that the fungus produces basidiospores. These spores [...] Symptoms may differ between crops. On the diseased areas, sclerotia can be seen, but they vary in size and colour and are therefore not a good feature to determine [...] s cucumeris The mycelium infects the plant through wounds or the stomata but also directly through the cuticle after the formation of an infection cushion

Downy mildew of Cucurbits

and squash. Damage symptoms Downy mildew pathogens infect mostly the leaves but occasionally also stems and fruits. They cause lesions on the upper leaf surface [...] and appearance of Downy mildew Pathogens causing downy mildew are not fungi but Oomycetes and related to Pythium and Phytophthora. They survive as oospores

Raspberry

This particular plant species has its origins in Europe and northern Asia, but nowadays the fruit is being extensively produced in other temperate regions [...] and R. strigosus. The fruit of the raspberry plant is red, tasty and sweet but tart-flavoured. Raspberries are a seasonal fruit and produced in summer or [...] or early autumn. Botanically speaking, the raspberry is not a berry, but an aggregate fruit of numerous drupelets around a central core.

Potato aphid

The potato aphid ( Macrosiphum euphorbiae ) is of North American origin, but is these days distributed throughout the world. It is a highly polyphagous [...] s species with a preference for Solanaceae (particularly potato), but has also been identified on more than 200 plant species from more than 20 families [...] Retarded growth and defoliation reduce yield. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities

The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

operates "Explotación de los pardos," where agriculture isn't just a profession but a lifelong passion. Adapting to challenges and embracing change Balbino's [...] Ulti-Mite . These biocontrol solutions have not only proven to be successful but also reduced the reliance on chemical pesticides. The path to environmental [...] methods. These sustainable approaches not only control pests effectively but also yield healthier, higher-quality fruits while minimizing environmental

Soybean

diameter. Soybean seeds vary greatly in size and the hull can be black or brown, but also blue, yellow or green. When planting soybean plants, there is considerably [...] States. Soybeans are now an important global crop can be used as food crop, but also provide oil and are a major source of protein.

Tomato pinworm

General The tomato pinworm mainly attacks tomato, but it can also survive in other Solanaceae species, especially eggplant and potato. It is frequently [...] is the most common type of injury. Initially, the mine is long and narrow, but it later widens to become blotch-shaped. Older larvae usually fold the leaf [...] is their mottled brown colouration. At 25°C, it survives for about a week, but in cooler places it can live up to 3 weeks.

Long-tailed mealybug

Pseudococcus longispinus occurs naturally in tropical and sub-tropical regions, but these days it is widespread throughout the world. The range of host plants [...] Pseudococcus longispinus is less extensive than that of the citrus mealy bug but it nevertheless encompasses many species of (ornamental) crops (e.g. croton [...] the yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low in proteins. In order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs

Bacterial canker of tomato

and curl upwards, often starting at one side of the plant. They turn brown but don’t fall off. On stems and shoots light stripes form, which then tear, allowing [...] foot shows whitish ooze with bacteria in the case of C lavibacter infection, but other than that the disease is difficult to distinguish from wilting caused