Crop Monitoring and Scouting Understanding crop monitoring and scouting In the world of agriculture and horticulture, the phrase "knowledge is power"…
microorganisms, and how do they contribute to pest control in agriculture? What are beneficial microorganisms, and how do they contribute to pest…
which are first round and become more angular as they grow. The centre of the lesions may fall out as they become drier. Under humid conditions, the…
released when they become wet. The ascospores are wind-dispersed to the fruit trees and will germinate if free water is available. They infect the…
from the lesions on the leaves and form a secondary source of infection. They are dispersed by rain, irrigation water or handling of the plants.…
of the cob, making holes in the corn. In other crops, they prefer flower buds and soft fruit. They cause visible damage through feeding, and some…
breadth. Seen dorsally, they have an oval form; they are soft and covered with a fine waxy material. They move very little. They can be distinguished…
and easily hybridize. There is debate whether they should indeed be considered separate species, since they cause the exact same symptoms. Tilletia…
whitish to yellowish after emerging. They mine inside the leaf, stem or fruit. In the second to fourth instars they become greenish with a black band…
insects that play a crucial role in natural pest control. They are called "parasitic" because they lay their eggs inside or on harmful pest insects.…
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