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IntroductionTomato Mosaic Virus (ToMV) is a viral disease that affects tomatoes and other members of the Solanaceae family. It is a significant threat to tomato crops worldwide, causing a wide range of symptoms, from mild discoloration to severe yield loss. Understanding the causes, symptoms, transmission, and management of this disease is essential for gardeners and … Read more
Almost every cook uses Tomatoes. Most gardeners will also grow tomatoes as their favorite crop. However, tomato farming has one great drawback, it is highly susceptible to many diseases, which affects their growth, yield, and quality. New gardeners sometimes lose a whole crop to diseases unknown to them or which they do not understand correctly. … Read more
Bacterial Speck is among the most common diseases of tomatoes. The infection greatly reduces the quality of the tomato, making the fruits less marketable and reducing the yield. Quick fact The first instance of Bacterial Speck in Chile happened in 1987. Since then, the disease has been spreading very constantly. Read the facts on the … Read more
There are nearly 5,000 different species of rust on plants. Rust is a fungal disease that affects almost any vegetable in the garden. Rust diseases thrive in warm, moist temperatures rather than cold temperatures. Look for white, slightly raised spots on the undersides of leaves and stems. These spots become covered with reddish-orange spore masses, … Read more
According to Wikipedia, a mosaic virus is any virus that causes infected plant foliage to have a mottled appearance. In most cases, the plant foliage turns yellowish (or several yellow spots) How to identify Mosaic Virus. This virus is not easily identifiable since it resembles symptoms of mineral deficiencies. The symptoms also vary from one crop to another. Mosaic virus mainly … Read more
Early blight is a common disease that affects many crops like tomatoes, and peppers. It can also affect other crops like peas in certain conditions. For organic it is important to understand how to treat and manage early blight organically. This short article will guide you on how to recognize and treat this disease in … Read more
Gardening is often a joyful and rewarding experience, but sometimes, it can be distressing: the most carefully tended plants can suddenly die before any noticeable symptoms. If you have ever experienced anything like this, then it might be the dangerous threat called Verticillium Wilt—a fungal disease that attacks a wide range of plants without warning. … Read more
If you are a gardener, then you must know that powdery mildew is the most widespread fungal disease. And you must have interacted with it every day sometimes unknown to you. What is Powderly Mildew? Powdery mildew is a fungal infection that appears on the surface of the leaves as a whitish or greyish powdery … Read more
Club root is a disease of the roots of vegetables in the cabbage family: Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, turnip, and swede. It causes the roots to swell, leading to stunted growth. What is Clubroot? Clubroot is a soilborne disease caused by Plasmodiophora brassicae. It normally affects the roots of the plants of the family Brassicaceae (Cruciferae); commonly known … Read more