happens at very high relative humidity (RH > 93%) on dry plants. The germ tube grows into the plant. Grey mould ( Botryotinia fuckeliana / Botrytis…
in flower bulbs. At first, the plants recover during the night, but later the plants wilt irreversibly. In potted plants the flower buds fall off. The…
Tropicals About The definition of ‘Tropical Plants’, are plants that grow naturally in a tropical climate. Tropical plant is a typical north American…
invades the plants through wounds or stomata and then spreads into the xylem vessels. In potato, it is tuber-borne. Spread from plant to plant results…
system of the host plant and spreads upwards inside the plants. The other species are dispersed upwards on the outside of the plant. Most Fusarium…
Bedding plants About Bedding plants are usually annual, biennial or tender perennial plants used in gardens and parks. There is a wide range of plants…
movement of plant parts. The fungus grows from plant to plant and from the soil upward, therefore the lowest plant parts are infected first. Plants…
prevention and control strategies. Learn about plant pathogens Preventing plant diseases Effective prevention of plant diseases involves several key…
signs of plant mites is also critical. This can be done by scouting the plants visually. You can also take steps to prevent plant mites from entering…
Micro-organism Fostering plant resilience: the role of plant compounds Defense mechanisms through complete compounds The degree of plant resilience is…
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