Fusarium spp. Fusarium spp. is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops.…
Sclerotinia sclerotiorum Cottony soft rot General Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, also known as cottony soft root, is a plant pathogenic fungus. It has a…
Pythium aphanidermatum Damping-off General Pythium is considered a ‘weak pathogen’, meaning that it can usually only affect plants that are in a…
Fusarium oxysporum Fusarium wilt General Fusarium is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a…
Thrips parvispinus Tobacco thrips About Tobacco thrips Thrips parvispinus , also known as tobacco thrips, is an insect native to tropical Asia and is…
Coleoptera Beetles What are beetles? Beetles belong to the order Coleoptera, a well-known group of insects that are easily recognizable on account of…
Hemiptera Bugs What are bugs? Heteropteran bugs form a group in the order Hemiptera , a highly diverse group of insects, containing both harmful and…
Biological crop protection is an effective way to control pests and diseases using natural enemies and beneficial organisms. It offers many benefits,…
Side Effects app Understand the impact of pesticides on beneficial organisms and pollinators Pesticides can have both direct and indirect effects on…
Orius laevigatus Orius laevigatus for thrips control Orius laevigatus is a small yet highly effective predatory bug used in biological pest control of…
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