introduced by the Spanish. Now this starchy, tuberous crop is an integral part of the world’s food supply and many people’s diet. In terms of volume,…
plants or at times as water storage plants, are plants with thick and fleshy parts that serve to retain water in arid climates or dry soils.…
the sour cherry Prunus cerasus , which is primarily used for cooking. Every part of the cherry plant, except for the ripe cherries themselves, is…
block the vessels, causing the plants to wilt. Transport to different plant parts depends on the plant species: in peach, bacteria are found in high…
very clear venation. The fly has a small head equipped with sucking mouth parts, but they hardly feed at all during their short life. The males are…
papaya and other tropical fruits such as pineapple and lime. An important part of their mission as a producer is to contribute to healthy food in the…
(Liriomyza bryoniae) has many host plants and has caused crop damage in many parts of the world, including North Africa, Europe and northern Asia. In…
ary caterpillar. As already stated, the use of nematodes is an important part of this. Entonem is without doubt an important link in ensuring…
base and the roots, whereas the ascospores infect the above-ground plant parts. In greenhouses, usually only mycelium is produced by the germinating…
production and increased pesticide restrictions. Scouting is a significant part of pest management which can assist the grower to make timely…
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