It can occur during periods of climatic stress, such as drought and frost, and is one of the main premises of horticulture. The amount of mechanical stress a plant can withstand depends on its genetic characteristics, so it is important to know the qualities of a plant before establishing a plantation. Unfortunately, the negative effects…
Month: August 2023
Damage caused by different diseases to a vegetable crop
One of these problems is fungi, a variety of diseases that can affect a large number of plants. Fungi destroy plants, cause the death of the crop and generate very important economic losses for the farmer. A fungus is a microscopic being, formed by thousands of tiny threads called hyphae, which feed on the living…
Netting for support and disease prevention in a vegetable crop
Because of the need to preserve crops from disease, a variety of pest and disease control methods are available. The highest level of disease protection is achieved by strengthening the crop’s immune system with preventive techniques such as crop rotation, fertilizer supplementation or chemical treatments. In most cases, prevention is the best treatment against vegetable…