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Crop Protection
The document provides a detailed guide on managing and preventing the spread of Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV) in greenhouses, including isolation, sanitation, and scouting procedures.
The document provides detailed information on Rhodococcus fascians, a bacterial pathogen causing leafy galls, its transmission, symptoms, prevention, and management strategies in horticulture, emphasizing the importance of sanitation, early detection, and removal of affected plants.
The document provides detailed information on the management and prevention of Rhodococcus (Leafy Gall), a bacterial pathogen causing leafy gall in plants, emphasizing on sanitation, early detection, removal, and strict sanitation as essential control measures.
The document discusses the physiological disorder in plants known as Edema, its causes, symptoms, and management strategies, with a focus on its prevalence in geraniums.
The document discusses the plant disorder intumescence, its symptoms, affected crops, and advises on how to manage it without affecting the overall health and development of the crop.
The document provides detailed information on the identification, life cycle, management strategies, and control measures for broad mites, a pest that is difficult to manage in greenhouse environments.
The document provides strategies for scouting and controlling aphids in hanging basket crops, including the use of sticky cards for monitoring, identifying 'aphid magnet' crops, deploying biological predators, and the cautious use of systemic insecticides.
The document discusses the identification, life cycle, and prevention of Downy Mildew (DM), a plant disease that can cause significant damage to crops, and emphasizes the importance of regular scouting for disease symptoms and establishing a culture of prevention.
The document provides guidelines on managing Downy Mildew (DM) in crops, emphasizing the importance of growing resistant varieties, sourcing seeds and young plants from reliable suppliers, implementing preventative controls, and using an aggressive fungicide program.
The document provides guidance on identifying and managing 'mystery diseases' in crops, emphasizing the importance of correctly identifying the disease, understanding the pathogen's life cycle, and using appropriate control measures.
The document provides detailed information about different types of Plant Growth Regulators (PGRs), their application methods, absorption rates, and effects on different crops, along with recommendations for their use.
The document discusses the benefits and techniques of using substrate drench applications of Plant Growth Regulators (PGRs) in crop culture, emphasizing the importance of consistency and precision in application, and recommending specific tools and products.
The document provides detailed instructions on how to apply Plant Growth Regulators (PGRs) consistently and effectively, emphasizing the importance of precision and repeatability in the application process.
The document discusses the issue of Septoria leaf spot, a fungal disease, on Impatiens walleriana, providing advice on cultural management and chemical control methods to reduce infection.
The document provides information and recommendations on how to prevent and manage bacterial leaf spot (BLS), a common issue in crops like begonias, peppers, and tomatoes during the summer, emphasizing on preventive measures such as proper sanitation, careful watering, and use of certain products.
The document provides technical recommendations for managing petunia and calibrachoa crops, focusing on monitoring and managing soil pH and electrical conductivity (EC), and checking for viral diseases.
The document provides technical recommendations on how to prevent and manage root rot disease in garden mums, including identifying pathogens, applying fungicides, and adjusting environmental conditions.
The document discusses the occurrence of Bacterial Leaf Spot (BLS) in crops like garden mums and Zinnia due to high temperatures and moisture, and provides recommendations for its management including strict sanitation protocols, appropriate crop spacing, and use of preventative bactericides.
The document provides guidelines for managing Botrytis in maturing mums, including monitoring weather conditions, maintaining proper soil moisture, avoiding overwatering, and using effective fungicides.
The document provides information about the Colorado potato beetle, a pest that affects solanaceous crops like potatoes, peppers, tomatoes, and eggplants, including its identification, life cycle, and management strategies.