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Fusarium Wilt
Affected Plant Species: Tomatoes, Banana, Melons, Palms. Control Measures: Soil fumigation, Resistant cultivars, Proper irrigation management.
Smut
Affected Plant Species: Corn, Wheat, Barley, Sugarcane. Control Measures: Use of clean seed, Fungicide treatment of seed, Crop rotation.
Powdery Mildew
Affected Plant Species: Grapes, Squash, Cucumbers, and many others. Control Measures: Fungicide sprays, Good air circulation, Resistant varieties.
Potato Blight
Affected Plant Species: Potatoes, Tomatoes. Control Measures: Fungicides, Crop rotation, Removing affected plants.
Armillaria Root Rot
Affected Plant Species: Fruit Trees, Conifers, and a wide variety of woody plants. Control Measures: Excavation and removal of infected roots, Soil fumigation, Good drainage practices.
Phytophthora Root Rot
Affected Plant Species: Avocado, Soybeans, Rhododendrons, Trees in wetlands. Control Measures: Providing good drainage, Using fungicides, Planting resistant species.
Verticillium Wilt
Affected Plant Species: Maple Trees, Eggplant, Tomatoes, Strawberries. Control Measures: Soil solarization, Resistant varieties, Good sanitation practices.
Tar Spot
Affected Plant Species: Maple, Sycamore, and other tree species. Control Measures: Raking and destroying fallen leaves, Fungicidal sprays if warranted, Plant resistance is variable.
Anthracnose
Affected Plant Species: Beans, Tomatoes, Avocado, Mango. Control Measures: Fungicidal sprays, Pruning infected areas, Improving air circulation.
Peach Leaf Curl
Affected Plant Species: Peaches, Nectarines. Control Measures: Fungicidal sprays during dormancy, Removing affected leaves, Plant disease-resistant varieties.
Take-All Root Rot
Affected Plant Species: Wheat, Barley, Oats, Grasses. Control Measures: Crop rotation with non-hosts, Fungicide seed treatments, Balanced soil fertility.
White Mold
Affected Plant Species: Beans, Carrots, Lettuce, and other broadleaf crops. Control Measures: Reduce canopy moisture, Use of fungicides, Rotation with non-host crops.
Cedar Apple Rust
Affected Plant Species: Eastern red cedar, Apples, Crabapples. Control Measures: Fungicide applications, Removal of alternate hosts, Resistant varieties.
Grapevine Trunk Disease
Affected Plant Species: Grapevines. Control Measures: Protective wound paints, Removal of infected wood, Use of fungicides when pruning.
Rust
Affected Plant Species: Wheat, Barley, Beans, Ornamentals. Control Measures: Fungicide applications, Resistant varieties, Proper planting time to avoid high moisture.
Corn Leaf Blight
Affected Plant Species: Corn. Control Measures: Use resistant hybrids, Crop rotation, Tillable residue management.
Pink Mold
Affected Plant Species: Citrus, Strawberries, and other fruits. Control Measures: Post-harvest treatments with fungicides, Good harvest and storage practices, Culling of infected produce.
Ash Dieback
Affected Plant Species: Ash trees. Control Measures: Monitor and report sightings, Removal of diseased trees, Restricted movement of ash wood.
Black Spot
Affected Plant Species: Roses. Control Measures: Fungicides, Resistant varieties, Regular pruning for air circulation.
Dutch Elm Disease
Affected Plant Species: Elms. Control Measures: Sanitation and removal of affected trees, Fungicide injections, Vector control.
Ergot
Affected Plant Species: Rye, Wheat, Barley, and other grasses. Control Measures: Using clean seed, Mowing grassy field borders, Fungicide seed treatments.
Downy Mildew
Affected Plant Species: Grapes, Lettuce, Cucumbers, and Potatoes. Control Measures: Fungicide treatments, Applying copper-based products, Plant resistant varieties.
Apple Scab
Affected Plant Species: Apples, Pears. Control Measures: Fungicidal sprays, Sanitation of fallen leaves, Planting resistant cultivars.
Oak Wilt
Affected Plant Species: Oak trees. Control Measures: Avoid pruning oaks during growing season, Trenching around affected trees, Fungicide injections may be warranted.
Clubroot
Affected Plant Species: Brassicas including Cabbage, Broccoli, Cauliflower. Control Measures: Lime treatment to raise soil pH, Grow resistant varieties, Rotate with non-host crops.
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