belonging to the Oomycetes and are therefore strictly speaking not fungi. They thrive at soil temperatures between 15 and 23 °C and higher water…
petioles and fruits and sometimes on twigs and bud scales. The lesions are olive-green. When spores are produced, the lesions become grey and fluffy.…
but viability and germination rate should be checked and compensated for Use resistant cultivars Perform field checks for infected seed and prevent…
drooping and drying of leaves and branches. The entire tree dies in few months. Dark greyish brown to black colouration of wood below bark and…
between 4 and 35 °C, with an optimum between 25 and 28 °C. Germination only occurs at relative humidity (RH) above 80%. Warm (25-30 °C) and humid (RH…
foliage, stunting of plants and drying and death of older leaves. The youngest central leaves usually remain unaffected and stay green. The first…
different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are considered weak pathogens and can only infect wounded…
break open, releasing many bacteria. These are dispersed by rain and wind and by humans and tools. Until now, no bacteria have been isolated from…
size and turn brown with light grey centres. These spots enlarge further and the tissue around the lesions turns yellow and dies. Lesions merge and…
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