the excess sugars in the form of honeydew. Characteristically, dark sooty moulds ( Cladosporium spp .) are often found growing on this honeydew. Additionally
scales coat the leaves, blocking the stomata and impeding gas exchange. Sooty moulds grow on the honeydew, blocking the light from the leaves and reducing p
the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black fungal moulds ( Cladosporium spp.) grow on this honeydew, contaminating fruit and ornamental
Powdery mildew Verticillium wilt Bacterial wilt, brown rot Mycotal Grey mould Bacterial soft rot, bacterial stem rot Impatiens thrips Onion thrips Broad
(honeydew) on the leaf surface, which favours the establishment of ‘sooty moulds’, leading to a reduction in the rate of photosynthesis. Collectively, these
General The southern European marshland pyralid or European pepper moth (Duponchelia fovealis) is a polyphagous species feeding on a wide range of hosts from 38 plant families. They include ornamental
Integrated pest management in strawberry Integrated pest management (IPM) plays a crucial role in ensuring the health and productivity of strawberry crops due to the presence of various pests and dise