Transcript Plant Diseases Assignment

Plant Diseases
Assignment
:Gray Mold
By Becky Keene and
Michaela Gantt
What causes the disease?
 Gray
mold infects plants that are
already broken or beginning to die.
Moisture is another cause. The wetter
the plants the more likely to be
infected they become.
Signs and Symptoms:
 In
wet or humid weather you want to
look for any brown or spotted plant
material that develops. There may be
a dusting that appears to come off
there spots. Spots may also appear to
be water soaked.
How is the disease
controlled?
 Prune
or stake plants to improve air
circulation.
 Add organic compost or mulch under
plants.
 Keep soil under the plants clean. Rake
Fallen debris.
 Water in early morning or use soaker hose
to allow time to dry.
What type of plants does it
affect?
Flowers with thick succulent petals, such as begonias,
peonies, and geraniums are often affected.
 Many fruits, Veggies , And berries are also very easily
infected, especially after being harvested and moved
into cool storage areas.
 Fruits commonly infected are apples, pears, peaches,
plums, raspberries, strawberries, black berries and
grapes.
 Veggies commonly infected are tomatoes and beans.
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Is there anything a person
can do to prevent this
disease?
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Sanitation: Remove fallen petals, or infected plants asap.
Keep leaves dry: Avoid over watering.
Provide good air circulation: Do not over crowd your plants.
Chemical controls: Fungicides can be applied on a protective
basis before disease develops.
Maintain heathy plants.