Downy mildew on lettuce
Downy mildew is a serious problem in greenhouses especially under cold humid conditions. It is caused by the casual organism Bremia lactucae. Of the commercial...
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Sclerotinia or watery soft rot
Sclerotinia symptoms Leaves, especially the older ones, start to wilt during any stage of growth. The wilting continuous until the plant collapses completely. The...
Grey mould
Grey mould is found on lettuce, escarole, endive and globe artichoke. The disease is most important during transit of these crops. The disease is caused...
Anthracnose can cause serious losses in tomatoes and lettuce
Anthracnose is caused by the fungus Colletotrichum phomoides and is a common and widely distributed rot of ripe tomatoes. The disease can cause serious losses...
Fusarium wilt
Fusarium wilt (Fusarium oxysporum) is one of the most damaging fungi that infects tomatoes. Fusarium wilt is a soil borne disease and infects both soil...
Verticillium wilt – Verticillium alboatrum – found on all vegetable crops
Verticillium wilt is caused by the fungus Verticillium alboatrum. Quite often verticillium wilt is confused with fusarium wilt. The fungus attacks a wide range of...
