to desiccation, premature leaf-fall and cosmetic damage. In (sub)tropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of…
n, premature leaf-fall and cosmetic damage. In tropical and subtropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of…
desiccation, premature leaf-fall and cosmetic damage. In (sub-)tropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of…
almost exclusively at night. Damage symptoms Larger caterpillars eat large areas of leaves and can also attack stems, rendering them fragile and…
leaving only the veins. The larvae feed also on the chlorophyll-rich green areas of stems and pods causing whitening of the crop. Heavily damaged…
several preventative measures: Practice good crop hygiene Keep the growing area clean and free from weeds, debris, and plant residues that can harbor…
susceptible to whitefly infestations. Practice strict hygiene Keep the growing area clean and free from debris, weeds, and plant residues that can…
a bronze or reddish-brown discoloration of the leaves, with the affected areas curling and twisting. This damage is caused by the mites feeding on the…
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