Source of infection

Any disease of a crop or ornamental plant begins with a source of infection. Understanding the pathways of pathogen spread—bacteria, fungi, and root rot agents—is the foundation of plant protection. Timely symptom diagnosis, knowledge of the biological characteristics of harmful organisms and the factors contributing to their development allow an agronomist to suppress an epiphytotic in time and minimize harvest losses. Knowledge of infection mechanisms helps to correctly assess the economic feasibility of protective measures and build an effective prevention system in greenhouse conditions.

This selection contains materials covering a wide range of diseases: from tomato pith necrosis and cucumber ascochyta blight to specific pathogens of floral and indoor crops. The articles contain detailed descriptions of symptoms, an analysis of infection development dynamics depending on plant maturation phases, as well as practical methods of control and prevention. You will find expert recommendations on the diagnosis of root rots, rust, stemphyliosis, and other dangerous diseases, as well as the scientific rationale for combating them, which will help increase the productivity and preservation of your plantings.