Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are considered weak pathogens and can only infect wounded or stressed host…
microorganisms for pest control How it works Infection and colonization: Beneficial microorganisms start by infecting their insect hosts. The fungi…
carotovora or Pectobacterium carovora infects plants through fresh wounds, for example pruning wounds. It cannot infect healthy green leaves, but can…
water. They infect the roots through small wounds, where the side roots are formed or through other similarly damaged spots. On the infected plant,…
days after infection. Visual effect Infected pests are generally difficult to find. Infected foliar pests simply fall to the ground. Infected pest…
quickly multiply, causing septicemia (a lethal blood infection) in the host insect. Bacterial infection: The bacteria secret toxins and antimicrobial…
viruses affect a wide range of plants, and often a single host plant may be infected by both viruses. Solution Finder Find solutions for your crop…
are formed but the larvae only feed on green fruits. In case of serious infection, leaves die off completely. Mining by the caterpillar causes…
and possibly stem collapse. The holes bored into the stem can facilitate infection by the fungus Botrytis cinerea. In gerbera, the flower buds may…
Beneficial microorganisms Beneficial microorganisms are used as biopesticides to infect and kill a wide range of insect pests. When applied to plants…
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