turn induce the formation of fine roots and root hairs and promote the uptake of nutrients from the rhizosphere and the release of exudates that…
moisture and the existing microbial population, and release the minerals into the surrounding soil. It is this gradual decomposition that supports and…
Alternaria species is the asexual stage. Conidia and mycelium overwinter in the soil and on crop residues and cause primary infection of the leaves.…
of stems, leaves, and pods (pea leaf spot and pea pod spot). Life cycle and appearance of Pea blight, leaf and pod spot Ascochyta pisi hardly survives…
diseases, such as downy mildew of rose and diseases on blackberries, raspberries and other Rubus species. Life cycle and appearance of Downy mildew…
Life cycle and appearance of Cottony soft rot Cottony soft root ( Sclerotinia sclerotiorum ) overwinters as sclerotia and mycelium in dead and living…
in plant parts like bulbs and crop residues or as sclerotia (drought- and cold-resistant structures) in the soil. Life cycle and appearance of Grey…
belonging to the Oomycetes and are therefore strictly speaking not fungi. They thrive at soil temperatures between 15 and 23 °C and higher water…
different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are considered weak pathogens and can only infect wounded…
size and turn brown with light grey centres. These spots enlarge further and the tissue around the lesions turns yellow and dies. Lesions merge and…
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