distribution and a wide host range. In temperate climates it is primarily a pest in greenhouses where it attacks many ornamentals, including…
The Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica , originates from north-eastern Asia. It was first observed in the US more than 100 years ago. Although not a…
deposited on fruit makes it sticky. Dirt adheres to the fruit, and the growth of sooty moulds ( Cladosporium spp .) is encouraged, making it…
North America. It was first seen on cuttings originating from Colorado in 2016 and is now widespread throughout that state and Oregon. Its range also…
to North America, and it is especially common across the eastern half of the continent, from northern Canada to southern Mexico. It is one of the most…
applied to your crop early in its life. Bacteria colonize roots as they grow, therefore effects will be more pronounced if it is present as early in…
cosmopolitan distribution and is a major pest of potatoes, where it also transmits viruses. It also attacks a large number of other crops, for…
quality of your crop. To maximize the benefits of bumblebee pollination , it is essential to implement best practices that create a favorable…
Idaeobatus subgenera. The blackberry is actually not a berry botanically speaking. It is a so-called aggregate fruit that consists of small kernels.
hardens the cell walls and makes it harder for the fungi to enter the leaves To reduce chances of powdery mildew in greenhouses, it is advised to…
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