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Crop Protection
The document provides best-practices and management suggestions for the prevention and control of Xanthomonas, a bacterial leaf spot disease in plants, emphasizing on exclusion, frequent scouting, rapid response, proper watering techniques, good sanitation, and the use of certain products.
The document provides tips on identifying and dealing with herbicide damage on crops, particularly during hot weather, and suggests maintaining good relationships with neighbors and contacting local agricultural agencies if damage is suspected.
The document discusses the identification, prevention, and management of Bacterial Leaf Spot (BLS) in garden mums, caused by Pseudomonas cichorii, including the symptoms, conditions for infection, and treatment methods.
The document discusses the basics of Botrytis (gray mold) in garden mums, including infection factors, symptoms, and management strategies such as monitoring weather conditions, cleaning up fallen leaves, and using effective fungicides.
The document discusses the prevention and management of common diseases in garden mums, particularly focusing on Pythium, and suggests both biological and traditional chemical methods for disease control.
The document discusses the Fusarium disease in garden mums, its symptoms, and management strategies including sourcing fresh media from reliable suppliers, reducing crop stress, practicing good sanitation, reducing splashing water, and having a fungicide plan in place.
The document provides guidance on managing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) products in a greenhouse, emphasizing the importance of rotating products with different modes of action to prevent pest resistance, checking expiration dates, and preparing for potential supply chain shortages.
The document provides detailed information on the management of Xanthomonas, a bacterial disease affecting geranium plants, including its symptoms, optimal conditions for its proliferation, and methods for its prevention and control.
The document discusses the occurrence of powdery mildew on calibrachoa plants, its causes such as high relative humidity and fluctuating temperatures, and its prevention using fungicides.
The document discusses the causes of tomato tip abortion, including environmental and chemical factors such as herbicides, soil nutrient levels, pH, soil EC, and low calcium and boron levels.
The document discusses the issue of iron and manganese toxicity in geraniums due to low pH, its symptoms, and suggests checking the pH, using the correct fertilizer, and supplementing with liquid limestone if needed.
The document provides guidelines for managing Impatiens Downy Mildew in impatiens plants, recommending the use of High Resistance Beacon Impatiens varieties and fungicides, especially for susceptible varieties, and emphasizing the importance of preventative measures and good cultural and environmental conditions.
The document provides guidelines for geranium sanitation to limit bacterial diseases like Ralstonia and Xanthomonas, emphasizing on strict sanitation, isolation of production blocks, non-recirculation of irrigation water, and thorough sanitization of equipment and areas.
The document discusses the susceptibility of Canna plants to various viruses, the impact of these viruses on the plants, and the recommended conditions for their growth, including temperature, water, light, and fertilization.
The document discusses the introduction of Vinca Cora XDR by Syngenta Flowers, its resistance to Phytophthora blight, and the challenges faced by growers in terms of uneven root growth and plant development, providing recommendations for optimal growing conditions and practices.
The document provides advice on how to manage wood ash accumulation on greenhouse plants, including keeping the foliage dry, limiting windward vents, and rinsing the plants thoroughly after the ash stops entering the greenhouse.
The document discusses the death of lavender plants during propagation, likely due to environmental conditions such as dew point and condensation, and insufficient fungicide applications, and suggests a spray program prior to trimming with a systemic like Pagaent.
The document provides guidelines for controlling Thielaviopsis disease on Fall Pansy using various fungicides, their correct rates, intervals, and application methods.
The document provides tips for outdoor finishing of fall pansy and viola crops, including feeding, applying boron, using outdoor growing-on fertilizer, fungicide treatments, holding plugs, and dealing with stunted plugs.
The document discusses potential causes of misshapen poinsettia foliage, suggesting it could be due to fertilizer residue or thrips damage, and provides advice on how to prevent or mitigate these issues.