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Crop Protection
The document discusses the challenges of managing Downy Mildew (DM) in crops, particularly in Impatiens and Basil, and suggests preventative measures such as growing resistant varieties, sourcing from trusted suppliers, implementing in-house controls, and using an aggressive fungicide program.
The document discusses the importance of pathogen test kits in disease management for crops, how they work, why they should be kept on-hand, important considerations when using them, and suggestions on which types to have.
The document provides tips for managing cool-season root rot diseases on poinsettias, including adapting cultural practices to changing environmental conditions, monitoring soil moisture, checking substrate EC regularly, and reapplying root-zone protectants and biological products at closer intervals.
The document provides detailed information about Aster Yellows Phytoplasma, a disease affecting various plant species, its symptoms, origins, and management strategies including diligent scouting, prevention, and quick action.
The document provides best management practices for controlling Thrips parvispinus, including cleaning greenhouse floors, managing weeds around the greenhouse, and implementing an insecticide plan with a strong rotation between IRAC groups.
The document provides strategies for garden mum growers to combat late crown budding caused by adverse weather conditions, including temperature and nutrition management, and suggests specific fertilizers and growth regulators to use.
The document discusses the use of gibberellin products to enhance the height of garden mums, providing considerations for drench and spray applications, and suggesting optimal timing and concentrations.
The document provides tips on how to protect and recover crops in a greenhouse after a fire, including venting the area, cleaning ash/residue from foliage, and applying a broad-spectrum fungicide to prevent pathogen entry.
The document discusses the importance of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in greenhouses, focusing on the exclusion approach which involves preventing pests and diseases from entering the greenhouse through measures such as sourcing from reputable suppliers, thorough material inspection, and implementing physical barriers.
The document discusses the importance of setting thresholds and monitoring in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for greenhouses, using powdery mildew as an example, and provides strategies for effective scouting and record-keeping.
The document provides a guide on how to identify and manage crop diseases, emphasizing the importance of correctly identifying the disease, understanding the pathogen's life cycle, and using appropriate control measures.
The document discusses the importance of preventative Integrated Pest Management (IPM) measures in greenhouses, using aphids as an example. It provides advice on the timing of preventative controls, the use of chemical controls and biological controls, and the need for diversification and critical evaluation of pesticide efficacy.
The document provides best practices for monitoring and managing insect pests in a greenhouse using sticky card traps and other methods, and emphasizes the importance of regular checks in various locations including the crop area, hanging baskets, greenhouse openings, under benches, and drains.
The document provides detailed instructions on how to maintain and calibrate injectors used for fertilizer applications and insecticide or fungicide treatments in crop growing, emphasizing the importance of regular checks and servicing.
The document discusses the causes and treatments of leaf spots on pansies, dividing the issue into abiotic and biotic factors, with the former related to soil pH and nutrient management, and the latter to diseases like Colletotrichum and Cercospora.
The document provides a link to a video by Dr. Todd Cavins, offering top tips for the transplant process in greenhouses, including timely action, fungicide application, moisture management, nutrition, and irrigation cycling.
The document provides guidance on assessing and managing herbicide drift damage on crops, including identifying the source of contamination, taking appropriate action, and establishing communication with neighbors to prevent future incidents.
The document provides best practices for using paclobutrazol drenches in mum crop production, including application rates, considerations before applying, and detailed steps for execution.
The document provides information on identifying and managing pests such as cabbageworm moths and cabbage loopers that can cause significant damage to cabbage and kale crops, recommending the use of Spinosad-based insecticides, Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), pyrethrin, and neem for effective control.
The document discusses the Alternanthera mosaic virus (AltMV), its hosts, symptoms, transmission methods, and disease management strategies including sterilization and disposal of infected plants.