Cottony soft rot

tubers, thereby creating a source of infection for the next crop. The dispersal to neighbouring plants is by mycelial growth. How to prevent Cottony soft rot [...] irrigation Use wide plant spacing Remove diseased plants in a closed plastic bag Remove crop residues Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential and [...] cottony soft root, is a plant pathogenic fungus. It has a very wide range of host plants. Damage symptoms The first symptoms of a cottony soft root ( S

Integrated Pest Management

often referred to as IPM, is a sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to pest management. It employs a combination of strategies to prevent and [...] growth cycle. This involves a close inspection of plants for signs of pests and diseases. This practice proves invaluable for early issue identification [...] Pest Management is a dynamic and multifaceted strategy for pest control. It combines biological, cultural, physical and chemical tools to manage pests effectively

Phytophthora blight

water content than is optimal for crop growth. Phytophthora overwinters in roots, infected tubers and bulbs or in the soil in different stages: as oospores [...] why the disease spreads more rapidly when the water content of the soil or substrate is higher than normal or optimal for crop growth. How to prevent P [...] produced in the sporangia. For germination on above-ground plant parts, leaf wetness is required. Dispersal is by wind and rain causes the pathogen to be returned

Consumers

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Cucumber

Attracker ) in combination with traps ( Deltatrap , Funnel Trap) or sticky traps (Horiver) play a crucial role in monitoring and scouting for plant pests in agriculture [...] bacterial and fungal diseases pose a threat to cucumber plants, potentially decimating yields. Implementing IPM strategies is crucial for effectively controlling [...] Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in cucumber crops Integrated pest management ( IPM ) is of importance in cucumber cultivation, to ensure the health and productivity

Fusarium head blight or scab

Some also produce ascospores. In general, most Fusarium specieshave a similar life cycle. Fusarium overwinters for many years in the soil and on crop residues [...] water) Use clean substrate in greenhouse crops Disinfect tools, machinery and irrigation water in greenhouses Prevent stress for the plants Ensure there is [...] General Fusarium is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species

Beneficial nematodes

bodies, and they come in a variety of sizes, ranging from microscopic to several inches in length. Nematodes play various roles in ecosystems. Some are [...] Wireworms control in potatoes Using nematodes in fruit orchards How do nematodes work? Beneficial nematodes use a fascinating strategy for parasitising and [...] They are used in turfgrass management and for controlling pests in several vegetable crops, blueberries, and other soft fruit crops. How to apply nematodes

Apple scab

temperatures this increases to 12-28 hours of leaf wetness for successful infection. Conidia also need water for germination. How to prevent Apple scab Use [...] overwinters in the form of unripe fruiting bodies in infected fallen leaves or in lesions on twigs. These unripe fruiting bodies, or pseudothecia ripen in winter [...] and spore production. In autumn, the fungus produces new pseudothecia in leaves that have already fallen off the trees. In response to the infection, the

Strawberry

damage to the plants, leading to reduced yields and compromised fruit quality. In addition to pests, strawberry crops are also susceptible to several [...] management in strawberry Integrated pest management ( IPM ) plays a crucial role in ensuring the health and productivity of strawberry crops due to the presence [...] Bumblebee pollination not only plays a critical role in enhancing fruit set and yield in strawberry crops, but also contributes to integrated pest management (IPM)

Tomato

Attracker ) in combination with traps ( Deltatrap , Funnel Trap) or sticky traps (Horiver) play a crucial role in monitoring and scouting for plant pests in agriculture [...] Management (IPM) in tomato crops Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is of importance in tomato cultivation. Tomatoes are exceptionally susceptible to a range of [...] ly, bacterial and fungal diseases pose a continuous threat to tomato plants, potentially decimating yields. IPM emerges as a critical strategy. This approach