Bacterial wilt, brown rot

conditions favourable for the bacteria, the whole plant will wilt soon after the first symptoms appear. When conditions are less conducive for disease development [...] tomato. Whereas other races have optimum temperatures of 35-37 °C, the optimum for Race 3 is 27 °C, which makes it more dangerous in temperate regions. It survives [...] h it from Verticillium or Fusarium wilts. Solution Finder Find solutions for your crop Damage symptoms How to prevent Bacterial wilt, brown rot Use disease

Downy mildew of rose

the stomata or directly by penetrating the cuticula. For germination free water is required. For most downy mildews, the optimum temperature is around [...] is to these 15 °C , the shorter the leaf wetness period that is required for germination. Inside the plant, the pathogens produce haustoria, small organs [...] found. The pathogens are dispersed by air, water and tools. Some species, for example Hyaloperonospora parasitica and Peronospora farinose are assumed to

Fusarium spp.

banana, whole plantations may die, and the soil may not be suitable for planting for many years subsequently. F. graminearum/Gibberella zeae (Fusarium head [...] life cycle of different Fusarium species is similar. Fusarium overwinters for many years in the soil, and on crop residues of infected plants, as chlamydospores [...] takes place as infection of the roots at the root tip, or in small wounds, for example where lateral roots branch off the tap root. F. oxysporum grows inside

Phytophthora blight

temperatures between 15 and 23 °C and higher water content than is optimal for crop growth. Phytophthora overwinters in roots, infected tubers and bulbs [...] either by germinating sporangia or by zoospores produced in the sporangia. For germination on above-ground plant parts, leaf wetness is required. Dispersal [...] the 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

Damping-off

plants that are in a sub-optimal condition or suffer from stress, caused for example by too much water, too high or low temperatures or sudden fluctuations [...] older plants, the leaves lose their turgor or the leaf tips turn yellow, for example in flower bulbs. At first, the plants recover during the night, but [...] distance to the main substrate at the start by using higher substrate blocks for the seedlings. In field crops: Avoid the use of fields with inadequate drainage

Bacterial soft rot, bacterial stem rot

carotovora or Pectobacterium carovora infects plants through fresh wounds, for example pruning wounds. It cannot infect healthy green leaves, but can grow [...] petiole to the main stem through the xylem vessels. High humidity is required for disease development. Erwinia carotovora subsp. carotovora or Pectobacterium

Pea blight, leaf and pod spot

develop most rapidly at temperatures below 20 °C and the spores require water for dispersal. Damage symptoms Ascochyta pisi causes spots on leaves, stems and [...] peas. Infected seeds may have brown areas. Solution Finder Find solutions for your crop Damage symptoms How to prevent Pea blight, leaf and pod spot Grow

Early blight

infection of the leaves. Survival can be several years, up to eight years for several Alternaria spp. Typically, Alternaria causes early blight of potato [...] Alternaria solani can spread to the flowers (especially dangerous in crops for seed production) and to the crown. Sporulation of Alternaria occurs at te

Plant Health

these natural defense mechanisms. Harnessing biostimulants for optimal crop growth Biostimulants for nutrient uptake and stress tolerance Biostimulants, comprising [...] blocks for plant performance Amino acids, as biostimulants, support plant growth in stressful conditions by directly delivering building blocks for protein [...] metabolite profile, comprising primary and secondary metabolites, is essential for resilience against environmental stresses. Fostering plant resilience: the

Beetles

pest in crops or stored products. There are many useful beetles as well. For instance, ladybirds contribute to the control of aphids . Beetles undergo [...] species are very capable fliers but others cannot fly at all. Find solutions for beetles in your crop Life cycle of beetles Beetle damage Both larvae and adults [...] buds and leaves depending on the species. Solution Finder Find solutions for your crop Beetle damage Beetle control videos Take a look at the video or