• Botrytis

  from infected parent plants. Life cycle and appearance of Grey mould Spores of grey mould ( Botryotinia fuckeliana / Botrytis cinerea ) need moisture (dew [...] General Grey mould ( Botryotinia fuckeliana / Botrytis cinerea ) is a commonly found fungus in many environments. It survives in plant parts like bulbs [...] nt structures) in the soil. Damage symptoms As the name suggests, grey mould’s ( Botryotinia fuckeliana / Botrytis cinerea ) most common symptoms are

• Mealybugs and scales

  because of the sooty mould that grows on it. Ants are also attracted by the honeydew. In fact, the honeydew with its sooty mould is usually the first sign [...] on plant sap, weakening crops and producing honeydew that leads to sooty mould. Infestations reduce plant vigor, fruit quality and overall yield. Effective [...] sucking plant sap, mealybugs and soft scales also produce honeydew (on which moulds grow) resulting in considerable damage in ornamental and fruit crops and

• Greenhouse whitefly

  growth of sooty moulds ( Cladosporium spp .) is encouraged, making it unsuitable for sale. In serious cases the fruit will rot. Sooty moulds also develop

• Botrytis: Ten must-knows

  March 26, 2025

  important to know the following ‘ Botrytis facts’. Botrytis is also called ‘grey mould’. This name indicates exactly what the fungus looks like: grey powder on [...] moisture released by wounds (e.g. after leaf picking) is enough for the mould spores to germinate. That’s why it’s important to work cleanly and neatly

• Whitefly

  growth of sooty moulds ( Cladosporium spp.) is encouraged. Such fruit is unsaleable. In serious cases the fruit will rot. Sooty moulds also develop on

• Tobacco whitefly

  growth of sooty moulds ( Cladosporium spp .) is encouraged, making it unsuitable for sale. In serious cases the fruit will rot. Sooty moulds also develop

• Rainy Woes – Conquering Downy Mildew and Botrytis Naturally

  November 3, 2023

  yellow and fall off. On the underside of the leaves, you often see a greyish mould. This disease thrives on a combination of high humidity and low temperature [...] at nighttime. Quick Facts about Botrytis: Botrytis is also called ‘grey mould’. This name indicates exactly what the fungus looks like grey powder on leaves

• Tobacco aphid

  the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black fungal moulds ( Cladosporium spp.) grow on this honeydew, contaminating fruit and ornamental

• Cotton aphid

  the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black fungal moulds ( Cladosporium spp.) grow on this honeydew, contaminating fruit and ornamental

• Green peach aphid

  the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black fungal moulds ( Cladosporium spp.) grow on this honeydew, contaminating fruit and ornamental