Gray Rot
WHAT IT IS AND HOW TO ELIMINATE
Tomate
Gray Rot
Botrytis Cinerea
Pathogen:
Fungus
Type:
Risk to the plant:
HIGH
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WHO CAUSES IT?
The pathogen Botrytis cinerea, also known as gray mold, is a fungus that affects a wide variety of plants, including tomatoes. It is characterized by its ability to infect dead or living plant tissues, causing serious diseases in crops.
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SYMPTOMS
In tomatoes, Botrytis cinerea produces a disease known as gray rot. Symptoms include brown or gray Taches on fruits, leaves and stems, as well as a grayish mold that may cover affected parts of the plant.
DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONS
Temperature:
15°C - 25°C
Humidity:
90% - 100%
HOW IS IT SPREAD?
Air, direct contact with infected plant material and spread through contaminated growing tools.
HOW TO ELIMINATE IT?
Home treatments
Natural allies
There are no natural allies
Chemical treatments
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS TO ELIMINATE THE PEST
REPELLENT PLANTS
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RECOMMENDATIONS
- Avoid wetting the leaves when watering.
- Improves ventilation around plants.
- Remove damaged or rotten flowers, leaves or fruits.
- Don't put the plants too close together.
- Apply horsetail infusion or a solution of baking soda and soap.
- Use fungicides only if the problem is serious and follow the instructions.
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