Fusarium spp.

brown discolouration occurs. Infected glumes and kernels become white, due to dehydration, and later turn pinkish-red as spores are formed. Ear infection [...] of which DON (deoxynivalenol) is the best-known. The mycotoxins are toxic to mammals so maximum levels have been determined. Fusarium sambucinum (a.k.a [...] upwards. At the same time, the plant produces gum as a defence mechanism to stop the fungus from spreading. This gum blocks the xylem and causes the wilting

Cottony soft rot

source of infection for the next crop. The dispersal to neighbouring plants is by mycelial growth. How to prevent Cottony soft rot Practice dry cultivation/be [...] occur on stems but also on leaves, fruits and pods. Root infection often leads to premature wilting and death of plants. Life cycle and appearance of Cottony

Fusarium wilt

plantations may die and the soil may not be suitable for planting for many years to come. Life cycle and appearance of Fusarium wilt Fusarium oxysporum has many [...] Some also produce ascospores. The Fusarium oxysporum life cycle, is similar to that of most Fusarium species. Fusarium overwinters for many years in the [...] wounds, for example where lateral roots branch off from the tap root. How to prevent Fusarium wilt Remove or destroy crop residues Choose resistant cultivars

Tobacco thrips

approximately 0.6 mm. How to detect Thrips parvispinus Thrips parvispinus is a major pest in greenhouse crops due to its ability to multiply rapidly in the [...] leaves and, to a lesser extent, on flower buds. Adults tend to remain hidden. In greenhouses, Thrips parvispinus populations typically start to appear in [...] challenging pest to manage. The feeding damage from Thrips parvispinus can significantly reduce crop yields and market quality, leading to rejected or downgraded

Beetles

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Fall Armyworm

sufficient for them to move from seasonally dry habitats to wet habitats in Central America. This makes it possible for fall armyworms to spread over large [...] appear ragged or torn (similar to hailstorm damage in appearance). Life cycle of the Fall Armyworm Adult moths are 20 to 25 mm long and have a wingspan [...] 30-40 mm long. They have six instars that vary in colour from light tan to green to black. They have a distinct white inverted Y-shaped mark on the front

Citrus thrips

towards the shady area of the tree to pupate, if a suitable site is not found, the larva will drop to the ground to pupate. Citrus thrips does not enter [...] Citrus thrips can survive on many different host plants but seem to be particularly attracted to those with aromatic oils and terpenoids. Damage and symptoms [...] small, which may become 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

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Sciarid flies

minute (0.1 to 0.25 mm) and yellowish white in colour. They are laid on the ground surface close to plant roots. The larvae can grow to 5 to 12 mm in length [...] constitute the family of Sciaridae. The species that cause most damage to crops belong to the genera Bradysia and Lycoriella . Lycoriella species are mainly [...] in greenhouses throughout the world. Although they generally do little harm to healthy plants, sciarid flies are particularly problematic in cuttings and

Whitefly

look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our whitefly control products in action. More whitefly control videos How to get rid of whitefly The [...] are not true flies , but belong to the order Hemiptera (true bugs ). Together with aphids and scale insects, they belong to the division Sternorrhyncha. The [...] n. Viruses can be transmitted from one plant to another. Both T. vaporariorum and B. tabaci are known to transmit viruses. Solution Finder Find solutions