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Fungal

Powdery Mildew

A fungal disease characterized by white powdery spots on leaves and stems.

Symptoms:

  • White powdery coating
  • Leaf curling
  • Stunted growth

Treatment:

Apply sulfur-based fungicides or neem oil. Improve air circulation.

Prevention:

Proper plant spacing, reduce humidity, remove infected leaves promptly.

Fungal

Early Blight

A common fungal disease affecting tomatoes and potatoes.

Symptoms:

  • Dark spots with concentric rings
  • Yellowing leaves
  • Leaf drop

Treatment:

Remove infected leaves, apply copper-based fungicides.

Prevention:

Crop rotation, mulching, avoid overhead watering.

Fungal

Late Blight

A devastating disease that can destroy entire crops quickly.

Symptoms:

  • Gray-green water-soaked spots
  • White mold on leaf undersides
  • Rapid plant death

Treatment:

Apply fungicides immediately, remove infected plants.

Prevention:

Use resistant varieties, ensure good drainage, monitor weather.

Bacterial

Bacterial Blight

Bacterial infection causing leaf spots and plant wilting.

Symptoms:

  • Water-soaked lesions
  • Brown spots with yellow halos
  • Wilting

Treatment:

Remove infected parts, apply copper bactericides.

Prevention:

Sterilize tools, control insects, avoid working with wet plants.

Viral

Mosaic Virus

Viral disease causing mottled, discolored leaves.

Symptoms:

  • Yellow and green mottled patterns
  • Distorted leaves
  • Stunted growth

Treatment:

No cure; remove infected plants to prevent spread.

Prevention:

Control aphids, use virus-free seeds, practice good sanitation.