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Protecting plants from pests and diseases
Plant diseases can be caused by viruses, fungi and unfavorable climatic conditions. Often insects can cause irreparable damage.
Plant protection against diseases
During the growing season, crops often suffer from factors that provoke their wilting and death. They are threatened by fungal and viral diseases, insects and weeds.
Protecting plants from disease helps preserve crops
Often, pests attack a particular crop. It is necessary to regularly inspect the site to identify the problem in a timely manner. Diseases are easier to treat at an early stage. If the source of the disease is not eliminated in a timely manner, the crop may be spoiled. Most often, most cultures are affected by:
- White rot – caused by fungi. It is characterized by the appearance of white bloom on the outside of the stem and black spots on the inside.
- Red burn – the fungal parasite destroys the bulbs.
- Powdery mildew – the vital activity of fungi leads to the formation of gray spots, gradually increasing in size.
- Scab – the parasite infects foliage, flower stalks, fruits and shoots.
- Gray rot is an infectious disease that spreads over a long distance by air and contact. It is expressed in the formation of dark gray and black plaque.
- Mosaic diseases are viral infections that affect foliage and fruits. They are covered with many mosaic spots.
Fungicides are effective against viruses and fungi. These safe products are used to protect plants from pests and diseases. They can be used to treat the soil before planting for preventive purposes.
Means for protecting plants from disease
Various methods can be used to control disease-causing pests:
- Agrotechnical – compliance with the rules for growing various crops. Sowing must be done in suitable soil. It is necessary to find comfortable climatic conditions and location. Soil treatment will destroy weed seeds and pest dwellings.
- Chemical – the use of chemicals. Pesticides can only be used according to the instructions. If safety measures are violated, chemicals can provoke poisoning of people and animals, as well as the death of some crops.
- Physical – collecting insects, timely destruction of diseased plants, weeding and pulling out weeds.
Diseases can be prevented with the help of prevention. It consists in regular maintenance of plantings and soil.
Plants are often attacked by pests. Quick help and proper care will help preserve the harvest.