Plant Diseases

Powdery & Downy Mildew: Prevent & Control

Eliminate powdery mildew: How to recognize, prevent and combat the non-toxic fungus. Information on home remedies (baking powder, milk) and sprays.This tomato is affected by powdery mildew [Photo: Taew Jari/ Shutterstock.com]Powdery mildew is one of the most common diseases in horticulture. Even in your own garden, this creep can cause a lot of damage. Not all powdery mildew is the same. Here you can find out the differences between powdery mildew and downy mildew and how you can prevent and ...

  • 28-Mar-2022
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Plant Diseases

Phytophthora infestans: Recognize & combat

Phytophthorainfestant is one of the most feared fungal pathogens. Here's how to identify and fight the infestation.Phytophthora infestans is one of the most feared fungal pathogens [Photo: Elena Masiutkina/ Shutterstock.com]Suddenly your plants begin to wither, although nothing unusual can be seen at first glance? Strange spots form on the leaves and only rotten tubers are found at harvest? The cause of this could be a representative from the genus Phytophthora be.contentsPhytophthora: proper...

  • 28-Mar-2022
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Plant Diseases

Fusarium: Recognizing and combating the highly toxic plant pest

Fusarium is a diverse genus of fungi that causes nail fungus in addition to plant damage. You can find out how to recognize and combat it early on here.Fusarium can affect humans and animals [Photo: Plant Pathology/ Shutterstock.com]The genus Fusarium includes many different types and is able to form so-called mycotoxins (mold toxins). Therefore, Fusarium threatens not only our plants, but also the feeds of animals and us. There are even fusaria that can infest humans and animals. What exactl...

  • 28-Mar-2022
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Plant Diseases

Rhizoctonia: prevent & combat beet rot

The famous beet rot is just one type of Rhizoctonia. We show how to get the mushroom Rhizoctonia recognize and what can be done about it.The fungus Rhizoctonia causes damage to many plants [Photo: Chad Hutchinson/ Shutterstock.com]Rhizoctonia not only affects our beets, but also causes damage to many other plants. It is a dreaded casserole disease, which is often called root killer.contentsRhizoctoniaRhizoctonia: characteristics and distributionRhizoctonia species and host plantsRecognize Rhi...

  • 29-Mar-2022
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Plant Diseases

Botrytis: Recognize & combat gray mold

Botrytis cinerea is one of the most common plant-damaging fungi. We introduce the annoying fungus and show how to fight it successfully.Gray mold on strawberries is particularly annoying [Photo: Floki/ Shutterstock.com]Who doesn't know it, the gray moldy lawn on loved ones strawberries? This is mostly from Botrytis cinerea caused, the gray mold. With a little knowledge about the fungus, you can prevent or control the infestation. We will show you how to do this so that you can enjoy your plan...

  • 29-Mar-2022
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Plant Diseases

Detect, prevent & combat root rot

Root rot often causes the dreaded end of plants that you have grown fond of. We will show you how to correctly identify, prevent and combat root rot.Root rot can lead to the end of beloved plants [Photo: Stanislav71/ Shutterstock.com]Not only the term root rot, but also that of root killer is often used in connection with the diseased roots of our plants. Other synonyms for rotten roots are, for example, blackleg, root neck rot or root burn. All these names stand for the same phenomenon: our ...

  • 29-Mar-2022
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Plant Diseases

Pythium: Recognize & combat the root fungus

Pythium is an egg fungus that severely affects plant roots and can even kill the plant. We show what you can do against Pythium.Pythium can kill the plant [Photo: joloei/ Shutterstock.com]The names root rot or blackleg denote the same as Pythium. A soil-borne, fungal-like pathogen that causes rot on our garden favorites. Everything you should know about this "fungus" and how you can fight and get rid of it can be found here.contentsPythium: way of life and life cyclePythium: damage patterns a...

  • 29-Mar-2022
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Plant Diseases

Damping-off in seedlings: cause and measures

Damping-off: How to recognize the damage, prevent fungal infestation and protect your seedlings.If seedlings fall over, fungus can be the cause [Photo: AmBNPHOTO/ Shutterstock.com]contentsSeedlings bend, fall over and dieAnother cause of falling seedlingsPreventive measures against damping-offCombat damping-off properlySeedlings bend, fall over and dieIf your newly germinated seedlings suddenly hang their heads or fall over straight away, then a fungal infection may be to blame. Damping-off (...

  • 31-Mar-2022
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Plant Diseases

Fire blight: recognizing and combating the damage

The Plantura garden magazine To the Plantura Shop 0 search results for ""Show all resultsVegetables, fruits & herbsVegetablesFruitHerbsLawns, ornamental plants & woody plantsRaceFlowers, perennials etc.woody plantsPlant protection & gardening practiceBeneficial insectsPlant diseasesPests & nuisancesGarden practiceGarden designGarden calendarGreen Living & HouseplantsGreen lifeHouseplantsGarden animalsinsectsGarden birdsHedgehogs, squirrels & Co.About UsAbout PlanturaO...

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Fire blight: recognizing and combating the damage

The Plantura garden magazine To the Plantura Shop 0 search results for ""Show all resultsVegetables, fruits & herbsVegetablesFruitHerbsLawns, ornamental plants & woody plantsRaceFlowers, perennials etc.woody plantsPlant protection & gardening practiceBeneficial insectsPlant diseasesPests & nuisancesGarden practiceGarden designGarden calendarGreen Living & HouseplantsGreen lifeHouseplantsGarden animalsinsectsGarden birdsHedgehogs, squirrels & Co.About UsAbout PlanturaO...

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