• Botrytis

  ) is a commonly found fungus in many environments. It survives in plant parts like bulbs and crop residues or as sclerotia (drought- and cold-resistant [...] larger grey-brown lesions. The symptoms on fruits, flowers and on various parts of potted plants often only become visible during and after cold storage [...] In lettuce, grey mould ( Botryotinia fuckeliana / Botrytis cinerea ) is part of the foot rot complex, which causes rotting of the foot and may cause death

• Cauliflower

  belongs to the species Brassica oleracea of the genus Brassica which is part of the family of Brassicaceae . Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, collard [...] flowering meristem. Only the cauliflower head is eaten, this white flowering part is at times referred to as ‘curd’.

• Herbs

  Herbs are the leafy green or flowering parts of a plant, which can be used fresh or dried. Spices derive from other parts of herbal plants and are often dried

• Leek

  of Allium ampeloprasum . The part of the plant that can be eaten is at times erroneously called a stem or stalk. This part is actually a bundle of leaf

• Obscure mealybug

  us affinis) originates from South America, but can now be found in many parts of the world with a temperate climate. It has a very similar appearance to [...] system of cultivation, the mealybugs are often located on the horizontal part of the stalk. These mealybugs can also cause damage in ornamental crops such [...] y. Damage symptoms Although most species of mealybug feed on the aerial parts of the plant, some species extract their nourishment from roots, whilst others

• Botrytis: Ten must-knows

  March 26, 2025

  and feeds on the contents of these dead cells. Botrytis loves soft plant parts, such as soft fruit, petals, and lush leaves. Crops with firm leaves are [...] active at very low temperatures (up to 0°C). The fungus survives on plant parts, bulbs, or in the ground. The spores of the fungus germinate in moist en [...] sure there’s enough air movement in the crop, and disposing of affected parts in a plastic bag. Focusing on plant resilience has a lot of benefits and

• Tomato russet mite

  and affected leaves dry out quickly. The damage is first seen on the lower part of the plant and moves upwards as the mites ascend. Life cycle and appearance [...] (torpedo-shaped), soft and segmented. The body appears to be divided into two parts: the head with the mouthparts, and the rest of the body. All mobile stages

• Fall Armyworm

  caterpillars of fall armyworms feed on the leaves, stems and reproductive parts of more than 100 plant species causing major damage to cultivated grasses [...] ultra-violet component. Damage symptoms The developing larvae eat different parts of the host plant, depending on the crop, the stage of crop development,

• Cotton leafworm

  and is currently found in Africa, the Canary Islands, the Middle East and parts of Mediterranean Europe including the Balearic Islands, Madeira and the Azores [...] clusters of 20 to 500 pieces on lower leaf surfaces, often on the lower parts of the plant. The female covers the eggs with brownish-yellow hairs from

• Broccoli

  it comes to botanical classification, the broccoli plant is categorized as part of the Italica cultivar group that belongs to the species Brassica oleracea