Western flower thrips

necrotic spot virus (INSV). Both viruses affect a wide range of plants, and often a single host plant may be infected by both viruses. [...] flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) can be found on a wide variety of plants, including many vegetable and ornamental crops in greenhouses, and on various [...] flower petals and in the soft parts of stalks. They are inserted into the plant tissue with a saw-like ovipositor. Larvae are nearly transparent white or

Leek moth

stalk or the inflorescence of the host plant. Feeding on the leaf tissue by the caterpillars causes a reduction in plant growth; if larvae are numerous, weakening [...] weakening or withering of the plant can occur. On old leaves, open galleries can be seen which decrease the economic value of the plant. Severe damage also occurs [...] occurs on inflorescences of plants cultivated for seed production where serious seed loss can occur. On leeks, larvae mine the central leaves which have

Potato

‘potato’ ( S olanum tuberosum ) is used to refer to the plant itself or its edible tuber. The plant is an herbaceous perennial and came to Europe from Latin [...] rice. Potato plants grow up to some 60 cm tall. Its leaves die after flowering, fruiting and the development of the potatoes. The plant’s flowers vary [...] blue, to purple and have yellow stamens. After the flowering phase, the plants grow small, green fruits which look like cherry tomatoes and contain about

Leek

‘trenching’). The plant is usually sold as a small seedling and planted in a greenhouse. Later on, as weather permits, the leek is planted outside in the [...] are all classified as cultivars of Allium ampeloprasum . The part of the plant that can be eaten is at times erroneously called a stem or stalk. This part [...] the soil. Once outside, the plant is rather hardy and many varieties can be left in the soil during winter and harvested when there is a need for them.

Herbs

leafy green or flowering parts of a plant, which can be used fresh or dried. Spices derive from other parts of herbal plants and are often dried seeds, berries [...] About Herbs are actually all plants which are used as food ingredient, natural medicine or fragrances. They often have savory or aromatic characteristics [...] and fruits. Botanically speaking, ‘herb’ is synonymously to ‘herbaceous plant.’

Hop

a small genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae. Hops are the female flowers (seed cones, strobiles) of the plant and are considered the main [...] ingredient in making beer. Although frequently referred to as hops “vine”, this plant is technically a bine. Bines have stout stems with stiff hairs to aid them [...] Hemisphere where currently the most acreage of production occurs. Although these plants have a very long life cycle, with the continued popularity of microbrews

Thrips

fliers and can move quickly between plants. They are often found on the undersides of leaves, where they feed on plant sap. Damage: Thrips can cause damage [...] fruits by feeding on plant tissue. This can result in distorted growth, discoloration, or scarring. They may also transmit plant viruses. Recognise thrips [...] feed on all aerial parts of the plant and are fairly mobile. Immediately after hatching, the larvae begin to feed on plant tissue on the underside of the

Wheat

east of the Mediterranean. The wheat plant is an annual plant which is sown either in spring or autumn. The plant flowers from about the end of May to [...] (usually lasting longer than a week), because not all flowers of one single plant open at the same time.

May beetle

to crops, since they feed on plant roots, resulting in visible water stress and ultimately ending in the death of the plant. From the third stage onwards [...] Overview May beetles are beetles from the Scarabaeidae family, and are plant-eating species from the Melolonthinae subfamily. Although this subfamily contains [...] Damage symptoms Initial damage is not visible in the aerial parts of the plant, as the larvae only feed on root hairs and organic material during the first

Hemp russet mite

on hemp/cannabis plants. Aculops cannabicola is host specific to hemp/cannabis ( Cannabis sativa ). It cannot survive on other plants. Damage symptoms [...] mites sucking out the contents of plant cells. Hemp russet mite develops on the stems and petioles of the hemp plant and can cause stunting. When populations