Image Credit – Harsh J. Patel Collar rot is a soil-borne fungal disease that affects groundnut (peanut) plants, particularly during the early stages of growth. It causes rotting at the collar region—where the stem meets the soil surface—leading to plant wilting and eventual death. It can
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What is Gray Mold? Gray mold, commonly known as Botrytis bunch rot, is a fungal disease caused by Botrytis cinerea. It is a major post-harvest and pre-harvest concern in grape production worldwide, especially under humid or moist conditions and is notorious for destroying grape clusters, especially
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Image credit: GreenLife Crop Protection Africa Image credit: VegCrop Hotline – Purdue University Cucurbits—like cucumber, pumpkin, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, little gourd, watermelon, muskmelon, etc—are among the most commonly grown vegetable & fruit crops. However, one of the most persistent threats to these crops is Powdery
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What is Downy Mildew Disease? Downy Mildew is one of the most destructive diseases in grapevines, caused by a fungus-like pathogen known as Plasmopara viticola. It is known to rapidly damage the leaves, inflorescence, and fruits, especially during warm, humid weather. Unlike powdery mildew which stays
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What is Papaya Ringspot disease ? The Papaya Ringspot disease caused by Papaya Ringspot Virus (PRSV) is one of the most significant viral diseases affecting papaya (Carica papaya) crop worldwide leading to severe yield losses and is a threat to the papaya industry in many tropical and
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What are Mealybugs? Mealybugs are small, oval, soft-bodied insects, often pinkish, and are characterized by their white-waxy coating, which gives them a fluffy and cottony appearance. This insect belongs to the Family Pseudococcidae and the Order Hemiptera. Image credit: Antropocene.it Mealybug Biology The adult male is
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