Plantas decorativas de jardín y/o interior
How to recognize and combat white mold on decorative garden and/or indoor plants
White mold
Fungus
Type:
Risk to the plant:
CRITICAL
Sclerotinia sp.
Pathogen:
Moho blanco
WHO CAUSES IT?
Sclerotinia sp. It is a pathogenic fungus that lives in soil and plant remains, where it survives in the form of sclerotia, compact, black and hard resistance structures. These sclerotia can persist in the soil for several years until environmental conditions are favorable for their germination. When there is sufficient humidity and moderate temperatures, sclerotia germinate forming apothecia, small cup-shaped structures that release millions of spores into the environment. These spores, carried by wind or water, settle on moist plant tissues and begin infection. The fungus colonizes the superficial tissues and then penetrates the internal tissues, causing necrosis and decay. As it progresses, it produces cottony white mycelium and new sclerotia, restarting the cycle. This process is favored by conditions of high humidity, low ventilation and the presence of senescent or damaged tissues.
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SYMPTOMS
White mold is a disease caused by Sclerotinia sp. which affects numerous plants, including horticultural, ornamental and wild species. Infections usually begin in floral tissues, leaves or stems, and progress to other parts of the plant. The fungus rapidly invades tissues, causing wet rot, weakening and collapse of structures. Humid conditions favor the appearance of white mycelium and visible sclerotia, which facilitates their visual identification.
- Appearance of white cottony mycelium on stems and leaves
- Wet rot in infected areas
- Wilting and collapse of aerial parts
- Formation of black sclerotia on stems, leaves or fruits
- Watery stains that spread rapidly
- Necrosis of the affected plant tissue
- Premature fall of flowers or fruits
- Bad smell associated with decomposition
DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONS
Temperature:
15°C - 25°C
Humidity:
80% - 100%
HOW IS IT SPREAD?
Contaminated soil, Infected plant remains, Sclerotia, Wind-borne spores, Irrigation water, Agricultural tools
HOW TO ELIMINATE IT?
Home treatments
There are no home treatments
Natural allies
Chemical treatments
There are no treatments for this disease. Treatments are directed at the insect vectors that transmit it. See insect treatments.
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