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Infectious plant diseases are caused by bacteria, fungi, or viruses and can range in severity from mild leaf or fruit damage to death. The following is a list of some of the major plant diseases, grouped by type of causative agent and ordered alphabetically.
Plant diseases are a fact of life for gardeners. Learn how to deal with the most common plant ailments and how to keep them from ruining your garden.
From pesky powdery mildew to destructive root rot, this article dives deep into the 16 most prevalent plant diseases, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to identify, prevent, and manage them effectively.
Plant diseases are diseases in plants caused by pathogens (infectious organisms) and environmental conditions (physiological factors). [1] Organisms that cause infectious disease include fungi, oomycetes, bacteria, viruses, viroids, virus-like organisms, phytoplasmas, protozoa, nematodes and parasitic plants. [2]
Almost every garden is eventually plagued by diseases, such as blight or root rot. We'll help you identify what's hurting your plants and how to treat them.
These attacks not usually fatal to the plant, but monitoring your garden regularly makes you aware of a problem early enough to prevent major damage and nip it in the bud. This list will help you learn about common pests and diseases and how to identify them.
Plant disease - Symptoms, Causes, Treatments: Bacterial diseases can be grouped into four broad categories based on the extent of damage to plant tissue and the symptoms that they cause, which may include vascular wilt, necrosis, soft rot, and tumours.
Plant disease, an impairment of the normal state of a plant that interrrupts or modifies its vital functions. Plant diseases can be classified as infectious or noninfectious, depending on the causative agent. Learn more about the importance, transmission, diagnosis, and control of plant diseases.
What is a disease? Any abnormal condition that damages a plant and reduces its productivity or usefulness to man. Two types of diseases. 1. Non-infectious (abiotic) » Not caused by a living parasitic organism; usually an environmental factor 2. Infectious (biotic) » Caused by a living parasitic organism
When plant pests capable of harming our Nation’s forests, damaging U.S. crops, or disrupting trade become established in the United States, we work to control and, when possible, eliminate them from our country. Plant Pests. Insects and Mites. Mollusks. Nematodes. Noxious Weeds. Browse by Plant Pest (A-Z): Asian Longhorned Beetle. Box Tree Moth.