Fusarium oxysporum/solani: Pathogenesis and Characteristics

Infects nearly every plant through the roots, into the vascular system, up the whole plant, stealing water and causing 'Fusarium wilt'.

It can cause mycosis (infection) of eyes, nails, and skin.

It spreads by aerosolized spores and aphids.

<p>Small circular white powdery areas on leaves and buds, which eventually turn yellow and die.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ampelomyces quisqualis, a fungus that is parasitic to G. cichoracearum.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Buds turn pale-grey, dry out, and develop a cotton-like fungal growth on the interior. Leaves develop necrosis and dry out quickly. Stems become fragile, yellow-brown, and ulcerated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Penicillium olsonii is a post-harvest bud-rot pathogen that is ubiquitous in soil and spreads through air-borne spores.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Aspergillus spp. can cause lung and invasive infections, especially dangerous for immunocompromised individuals. Some species produce carcinogenic mycotoxins like ochratoxins and aflatoxins.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Proper airflow and low humidity can help prevent Botrytis cinerea infection on cannabis plants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Trichoderma Harzianum is a beneficial bacteria used to treat fungal infections like Botrytis cinerea on cannabis plants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Aflatoxins are carcinogens and mutagens primarily produced by A.flavus, causing hepatic necrosis, cirrhosis, and carcinoma upon exposure.</p> Signup and view all the answers