Bacterial canker of tomato

the vessels of the plant. Plant growth is inhibited and the plant wilts because the xylem vessels become blocked. The bacterium can survive some time in [...] strong efforts are used to prevent the bacterium from entering. When the occasional infection is found, strict measures are taken to eradicate the infection [...] only the plants in the infected area, with a substantial buffer zone. Replanting can only take place after thorough disinfection has been proven to the a

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Aphids

infestations can cause plants to wilt and die. This can occur when the insects are present in very large numbers and are feeding heavily on the plant. Curling [...] of aphids can cause leaves to curl or twist as they feed on the plant sap. How to prevent aphids To prevent aphid infestations in crops, you can take several [...] damage Aphids can cause damage to plants in several ways, and the damage can vary depending on the species of aphid and the type of plant being attacked

Apple scab

and leaves may fall off prematurely. The plants’ defence mechanism is to produce corky rings around the lesions to prevent further invasion of tissue by the [...] released when they become wet. The ascospores are wind-dispersed to the fruit trees and will germinate if free water is available. They infect the plant by direct [...] released and repeat the cycle of infection of new plant parts and spore production. In autumn, the fungus produces new pseudothecia in leaves that have already

Spider mites and other mites

of your plants for early signs of plant mites is also critical. This can be done by scouting the plants visually. You can also take steps to prevent plant [...] fruits can show yellow or brown spots or can be distorted. Heavy infestation can affect the overall health and growth of the plant and lead to lower yields [...] continue feeding on the plant sap and reproduce to lay new eggs, starting the life cycle over again. The life cycle of plant mites can be quite rapid under

Chafers

symptoms Larval feeding on the roots can lead to yellowing and wilting of plants. Damage can be severe on young plants and especially in grassland and turf [...] The larvae of both species live in the soil and feed on the roots of many plants. They are a serious pest that can cause substantial damage. The adults are [...] generally in June and July and land on trees to mate. During the night the females move to the ground to lay their eggs. Eggs are shiny and white. The

Bacterial soft rot, bacterial stem rot

often reach epidemic population densities. It can survive as epiphytic bacteria on various plants or in the soil in low densities. It has also been found in [...] causes bacterial stem rot as well as soft rot. Stem rot is first noticed when plants wilt at the time of first harvest or after that. The pith disintegrates [...] lesions first are small and sunken, water-soaked and light to dark brown. They are adjacent to wounds and natural openings at the stem end. Later the fruit

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Cutworms

often cuts one plant and quickly moves on to other plants and continues cutting. Therefore, relatively small populations of cutworms can destroy entire [...] these moths usually feed on roots and plant parts close to the ground, thereby often cutting the stems of young plants. This is where their common name comes [...] separately or in batches on the ground, or on the plant close to ground level. The larvae are yellowish when hatching with a dark head capsule and prothoracic

Loose smut of barley

fungus survives inside the seed and when the seed germinates, the mycelium of the fungus grows upwards inside the plant into the growing tip and the seed [...] Infection mostly occurs before pollination and within one to two days after pollination. How to prevent Loose smut of barley Use clean seed: Apply systemic [...] of seeds from infected fields for further cropping Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential and crop resilience.