Loose smut of wheat

of seeds from infected fields for further cropping Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential and crop resilience. [...] flowering and the infected seeds are the primary source of inoculum in the next crop. The fungus survives inside the seed and when the seed germinates, the mycelium

Phytophthora blight

a period of mass starvation caused by this disease which ravaged potato crops throughout Europe during the 1840s. Life cycle and appearance of Phytophthora [...] temperatures between 15 and 23 °C and higher water content than is optimal for crop growth. Phytophthora overwinters in roots, infected tubers and bulbs or in [...] water content of the soil or substrate is higher than normal or optimal for crop growth. How to prevent Phytophthora blight Apply hygiene measures, like cleaning

Powdery mildew

mostly occur in these crops. In covered roses, the colonies appear first and foremost on the upper side of the leaves. In most crops, the white colonies [...] feed on living plant cells and barely survive in the absence of a living crop. They survive as ascospores or perithecia, structures containing ascospores [...] been found yet for all powdery mildew fungi and especially in greenhouse crops they don’t play a role in the epidemics. Fungal spores germinate on the leaf

Whitefly

or their eggs. Rotate crops and plant diversity – outdoor crops Avoid continuous cropping of susceptible plant species. Rotate crops to disrupt whitefly [...] many crops, including cotton, vegetables, and ornamental plants. It is commonly found in warm climates, and can cause significant damage to crops by feeding [...] whitefly To prevent whitefly infestations in crops, there are several measures you can take: Implement good crop management practices Maintain plant health

Cottony soft rot

plants in a closed plastic bag Remove crop residues Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential and crop resilience. [...] infects seeds and tubers, thereby creating a source of infection for the next crop. The dispersal to neighbouring plants is by mycelial growth. How to prevent

Bacterial soft rot, bacterial stem rot

gut of insects, possibly spreading from decaying vegetation to the growing crop that way. Erwinia carotovora subsp. carotovora or Pectobacterium carovora [...] stem rot Prevent high humidity Use sanitation to prevent spread within the crop Clean tools and equipment Promote rapid closing of wounds Disinfest recirculating [...] irrigation water Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential and crop resilience.

Protected vegetables

vegetable crops Vegetable pests can inflict serious damage in terms of plant growth and crop yield. The most common pests in vegetable crops are aphids [...] overview Disease control in vegetable crops Controlling diseases in vegetable crops is essential for maintaining crop health and ensuring a successful harvest [...] management decisions. Crop scouting with Natutec Scout Using a crop scouting tool can lead to more effective, sustainable, and profitable crop production by providing

Tomato

management decisions. Crop scouting with Natutec Scout Using a crop scouting tool can lead to more effective, sustainable, and profitable crop production by providing [...] ahead of potential crop damage. Pollination of tomato crops Pollination plays a crucial role in the successful cultivation of tomato crops, enhancing fruit [...] practices such as biological control, crop rotation, and careful monitoring, IPM not only preserves the health of tomato crops but also contributes to sustainable

Grey mould

found fungus in many environments. It survives in plant parts like bulbs and crop residues or as sclerotia (drought- and cold-resistant structures) in the [...] infecting weakened or damaged plants. How to prevent Grey mould Make sure the crop grows regularly with not too much vegetative growth, in order to maintain [...] humid enough for grey mould Provide sufficient ventilation in greenhouse crops Remove diseased plants or plant parts in a closed plastic bag In tomato:

Angular leaf spot

source of infection in the spring. The bacteria are also introduced in a crop in new transplants. This bacterium is very resistant to desiccation and can [...] and pepper, rotate fields to prevent infection from volunteer plants and crop debris Avoid waste piles in the vicinity of the greenhouse or field Resistant [...] and should be used Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential and crop resilience.