Anthracnose is a common name for a group of fungal diseases that infect a wide variety of plants, including trees, shrubs, fruits, vegetables, and flowers. It is caused by several...
Downy mildew is a plant disease caused by oomycetes, which are water molds and not technically fungi. It is a common disease of many plants, including grapes, vegetables, fruits, and...
Mealybugs are small, soft-bodied insects that are related to scale insects. They are found in warm, moist climates and are common pests of houseplants, greenhouse plants, and outdoor plants. Mealybugs...
Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that affects a wide range of plants, causing white to gray powdery growth on the leaves, stems, flowers, and fruits. It is one of...
The stem girdler, also known as Sthenias grisator, is a beetle that is a serious pest of grapes in many parts of the world, including India. The adults are gray...
Thrips are tiny, slender insects with fringed wings that belong to the order Thysanoptera. There are over 6,000 known species of thrips found worldwide, but only a small fraction of...