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Olive Gusset
WHAT IT IS AND HOW TO ELIMINATE
Olivo
Olive Gusset
Sphaeropsis Dalmatica / Bostryosphaeria Dothidea
Pathogen:
Fungus
Type:
Risk to the plant:
MILD
Micosis/Hongos
WHO CAUSES IT?
The pathogen Sphaeropsis dalmatica or Bostryosphaeria dothidea is a fungus that affects olive trees, known to cause the disease known as olive gusset. This fungus produces resistance structures called perithecia, which develop in dead or dying plant tissue. The perithecia release ascospores when conditions are favorable, generally in the presence of humidity. These spores can infect healthy parts of the olive trees, such as branches, leaves or fruits, and continue their infection cycle.
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SYMPTOMS
In the olive tree, the disease can manifest itself with various symptoms, such as the wilting of branches, the appearance of Taches on leaves and fruits, and the regressive death of branches. In general, a decrease in the vitality and productivity of the tree is observed. The main symptoms are:
• Withering of branches.
• Appearance of Taches on leaves and fruits.
• Regressive death of branches.
• Decrease in the vitality of the tree.
• Damage to the bark of branches and trunk.
DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONS
Temperature:
20°C - 25°C
Humidity:
60% - 80%
HOW IS IT SPREAD?
Spores released from perithecia, contact with infected tissues, wind and rain carrying spores.
HOW TO ELIMINATE IT?
Home treatments
Natural allies
There are no natural allies
Chemical treatments
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS TO ELIMINATE THE PEST
PLANTAS REPELENTES
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RECOMMENDATIONS
- Avoid wetting the leaves when watering, do it directly to the ground.
- Don't put the plants too close together, leave room for air to circulate.
- Remove leaves or diseased parts as soon as you see them.
- Use natural fungicides such as baking soda, copper or horsetail.
- Do not reuse soil from plants that were sick.
- Clean the tools well before and after using them.
- If you grow indoors, open windows or use fans from time to time.
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