Plant Diseases and Prevention Strategies
Several plant diseases flourish under wet conditions with favorable air temperatures. Therefore the home gardeners must know the basic facts and should be prepared to defend susceptible vegetation in their landscapes. There are three specific factors responsible for plant disease development: 1. Pathogen (disease causing agent) 2. A susceptible host plant 3. An environment that favors disease. Scientists study plant pathogens to better devise disease management and prevention strategies. Viruses and mycoplasmas are microscopic disease causing agents most often spread…
