Fusarium spp.

species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are considered weak pathogens and can only infect wounded or stressed host [...] species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are considered weak pathogens, which can only infect wounded or stressed [...] host plants. The following pathogens can be distinguished: Fusarium oxysporum ( Fusarium wilt ): Many different hosts, potato ( Solanum tuberosum ), most

Fusarium wilt

species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are considered weak pathogens and can only infect wounded or stressed host [...] wilts. Other symptoms are brown discolouration of the xylem vessels which can be seen when the stems are cut. In banana, whole plantations may die and the [...] residues Choose resistant cultivars Use clean propagation materials (seed can be treated effectively with hot water) Use clean substrate in greenhouse crops

Flies

causes cosmetic damage, and sometimes this can occur on such a scale that growth, particularly of young cuttings, can be retarded. Solution Finder Find solutions [...] pests in agriculture, horticulture and mushroom cultivation. Species that can cause damage or nuisance, are particularly small flies of the families Sciaridae [...] number. Larvae of flies of the family Keroplatidae (mainly Lyprauta sp.) can cause damage in potted orchids. The Spotted Wing Drosophila has recently invaded

Tobacco thrips

substrate, although pupae can sometimes be found in flowers or other sheltered places on the plant. The prepupal and pupal instars can be recognized by their [...] these can serve as entry points for thrips. Remove weeds and crop residues : Eliminate weeds and crop residues in and around greenhouses, as they can serve [...] a challenging pest to manage. The feeding damage from Thrips parvispinus can significantly reduce crop yields and market quality, leading to rejected or

Citrus thrips

the weather is colder, the life cycle can be 45 days. Eggs are laid in soft leaf tissues or young fruit and can take 6-24 days to hatch depending on t [...] occurs throughout Southern Africa, East Africa, Egypt and Yemen. Citrus thrips can survive on many different host plants but seem to be particularly attracted [...] brown when exposed to the sun later in the season. Severe scarring of fruit can occur up to 13 weeks after petal fall, after which the damage appears as

Western flower thrips

ground, although pupae can also be found on leaves, in flowers or in other sheltered places. The prepupal and pupal instars can be recognized by their [...] further, the leaves and flowers can appear grossly deformed. Severely infested flower buds may not open at all. Fruits can also be damaged, even at low densities [...] greenhouse crops. The western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) can be found on a wide variety of plants, including many vegetable and ornamental

Whitefly

expelling large quantities. This can have the following consequences: If the population is very large, feeding on plant sap can affect the physiology of the [...] result of which growth is retarded. In full sunlight, leaves can wilt and drop. Such leaf damage can in turn influence the development of fruit and lead to a [...] develop on the leaves, reducing photosynthesis and transpiration. Viruses can be transmitted from one plant to another. Both T. vaporariorum and B. tabaci

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Two-spotted spider mite

as 30% damage of the leaf surface can lead to loss of the crop. The nymphs and adults also produce webs, and plants can get completely covered with such [...] contents. The empty dead cells become yellow, and in many plants the damage can also be seen on the upper surface of leaves as small yellow dots. The destruction [...] nymphal stages, an active period and a resting period of roughly equal duration can be distinguished. Eggs are usually found on the underside of leaves. They

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