Rice root aphid

Wilting; leaves become discoloured and yellow. “Honeydew” deposited on the plant by aphids promotes the growth of mould and fungus. Transmission of viral disease

Buckthorn-potato aphid

gerbera and worldwide distribution. Damage symptoms Direct damage, caused by sucking of sap is rarely seen. Sometimes, large populations build up on potatoes [...] adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses, reproduction takes place by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized viviparous females continuing to produce

Corn earworm

Overview The corn earworm is a major pest affecting over 100 crops, of which the most prominent varieties are corn, sorghum, cotton, aubergine, pepper, and tomato. They primarily feed on flowers and f

Tomato leaf miner

damage to plants both directly and indirectly. The most direct damage is caused by the larvae mining the leaf tissue, leading to desiccation, premature leaf-fall [...] harvest is affected. The older larvae make wider tunnels. Feeding spots made by adult females can also reduce yield, although except with ornamental crops [...] plants can be completely destroyed as a result of the direct damage caused by leaf miners. Indirect damage arises when disease causing fungi or bacteria

Pepper weevil

Overview They belong to the Curculionidae family, which is made up of more than 40,000 species. They have very hard bodies and are small in size. They prefer crops from the Solanaceae family, especial

Root rot of carrot

cotyledons remain green. During humid spells the surviving plants exhibit by necrotic leaf spots Life cycle and appearance of Root rot of carrots The fungus [...] harvesting always causes some damage to carrot roots, which can be infected by Rhexocercosporidium carotae . Pre-storage treatments to harden the periderm [...] Calcium content: Higher calcium content of the roots reduces disease severity by strengthening cell walls and aiding in early signal transduction in host-pathogen

Pepino mosaic virus

sed life cycle. Entry The virus enters plants through small wounds caused by handling, pruning, or harvesting. Spread within the plant It multiplies and [...] tion, where: A mild virus strain occupies the plant It prevents infection by more severe strains It reduces symptom severity and economic damage How V10

Crop scouting

conservation by reducing chemical inputs. Furthermore, crop scouting empowers growers to make informed decisions based on real-time field data. By understanding [...] scouting is its ability to enable early detection and targeted intervention. By identifying problems at their initial stages, growers can implement timely [...] productivity. Ultimately, crop scouting fosters sustainable agriculture practices by promoting resource efficiency and minimizing environmental impacts. It empowers

Potato/tomato psyllid

considered a quarantine pest. Damage symptoms The main direct damage, caused by potato psyllid nymphs when feeding, is known as ‘psyllid yellows’, which results [...] fruit. The bacterium Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum which is transmitted by potato psyllid amplifies the feeding damage and causes ‘zebra chip’ in potatoes

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