Rhizoctonia root rot is a disease that occurs to a small extent throughout Europe. Beet destruction can be total when infection occurs early. Scientific name: Corticium solani, Rhizoctonia solani var. betaeOther name: Crown rotGreek name: Καστανή σήψη τεύτλων Symptoms Rhizoctonia root rot disease, caused by a soil fungus, occurs in circular patches within sugar beet […]
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In Greece, citrus flat mite first appeared in 1982 in the area of Tirnavos and from there it spread rapidly to all the vine-growing regions of Greece. Scientific name: Brevipalpus lewisiGreek name: Καστανή εσχάρωση – ακάρεα Citrus flat mite apart from the vine it attacks orange, lemon and various ornamental plants. Damage This mite can
Cassidia is found mainly in beets and some native plants. The larvae begin to eat the leaf from its back surface. Scientific name: Cassida nebulosa, C. nobilis, C. seraphinaGreek name: Κασσίδα Damage The larvae begin to eat the leaf from its back surface. Later the leaf is covered with small holes, presenting the appearance of
Egyptian cotton leafworm mainly attack mainly the greens and leafy vegetables. Scientific name: Helicoverpa armigera, Laphygma exigua, Prodenia litura (Spodoptera littoralis)Other names: Cotton leafworm, Mediterranean brocadeGreek name: Σηριβίδια των Λαχανικών Damage The larvae (caterpillars) eat the leaves. They also cause holes on fruits and stems. Enemy Green worm The adult (butterfly) has a wingspan of
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The white butterfly Pieris brassicae is a butterfly whose adult females lay their eggs on the leaves of cauliflower, cabbage, lettuce, broccoli, beetroot, spinach, and the larvae feed on them. Leafy vegetables are affected. Infestations are usually large, to such an extent that they may leave only the ribs. Scientific name: Pieris brassicae, Mamestra brassicae,
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Violet root rot is a very widespread disease in all areas where beet and carrots are grown and in all soil types. Its control is considered necessary because the fungus continues to grow on the plants after harvest, infecting very quickly neighboring roots and causing significant losses due to rot. Scientific name: Helicobasidium purpureum, Rhizoctonia
Esca is a widespread vine wood disease that mainly affects ratoons aged 10 years and older. It usually develops slowly and results in the gradual drying of the stems or more rarely, in their sudden drying (defoliation). Scientific name: Phellinus igniarius, Stereum hirsutumOther names: Black measles, apoplexyGreek name: Ίσκα ή Πολυπορίαση Symptoms The first symptoms
The California thrips came to Europe from North America, where it originated. It spread very quickly to Greece, and in 1992 it was found for the first time causing serious damage to vines in the Kavala area. Later, in Corinthia, vineyards of the Sultanina variety were repeatedly found to have very serious damage to the
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The grape thrip is an insect that attacks vine expanding buds, tender shoots, leaves, stems, anthotaxies and generally all tender vegetation. Scientific name: Drepanothrips reuteriOther name: Vine thripsGreek name: Θρίπας αμπέλου Damage Grape thrip attacks developing buds, tender shoots, leaves, pedicels, Anthotaxies and generally any tender vegetation. The larvae pupate the cells and suck out
Zambrus mainly attacks potatoes, but also other plants of the Solanaceae family (e.g. tomatoes). It also attacks wheat and rye, but is also found on other cereals and other grasses. Scientific name: Zabrus tenebrioidesGreek name: Ζάμπρος Damage The insects, especially the larvae eat the leaves of cereals. Later, the adults (beetles) feed on the spikes
European grapevine moth is the most serious entomological problem of vineyards because it destroys flowers and grape berries. It causes a qualitative deterioration in vine raceme due to the excretions and tissues of the larvae and the secondary establishment of other pathogens (botrytis, acid rot) to the affected vines. Scientific name: Lobesia botranaOther name: European
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The grape erineum mite is widespread in the vineyard regions of Greece. Particularly susceptible is the table wine grape variety Razaki, while less susceptible grape varieties are Sultanina and other wine-making varieties. Scientific name: Colomerus vitisOther name: Blister miteGreek name: Ερίνωση Damage Grape erineum mite has 3 races (race of erineum, bud and leaf curl)
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Colorado potato beetle insect mainly attacks potatoes, but also other plants of the Solanaceae family (e.g. tomato, pepper, eggplant). Scientific name: Leptinotarsa decemlineataGreek name: Δορυφόρος Damage Colorado potato beetle adults and larvae cause damage to leaves. In severe infestation the leaf disappears and only the nerves and stems remain on the plant. The insect is
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Slugs are found in many crops, e.g. cereals, maize, sugar beet, potatoes, legumes. Other name: Land slugGreek name: Γυμνοσάλιαγκες Damage Slugs while feeding, cause irregular cuts on all above and below ground parts of the plant. Young tender plant tissues are preferred. Eating on seeds and young seedlings results in uneven germination or plant losses.
Blossom end rot, or Dry rot, or dry top or is a common problem that occurs on tomatoes, but also on peppers and eggplants. The appearance of the problem starts with a dark spot 1 to 2 cm in diameter at the bottom of the tomato fruit. The spot is dark in color. At the
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In this article we will see how to set up a system for automatic irrigation in the garden, which components make up the system, how many drippers we can use, how to make basic calculations, indicative prices and other useful information. At the end, you will find useful tips drawn purely from experience. What is
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Growing and producing your own food in a garden is not a clean process, but it gives you peace of mind, clean and healthy food along with invaluable psychological balance. On the other hand you may have a garden for photoshoots and show off in design magazines, that doesn’t produce anything and costs a lot
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Carrots are said to improve eyesight. Is this true or a myth? To answer that question, let’s go back to the dark years of World War II. Summer 1940 – Operation Sea Lion In the summer of 1940, Nazi Germany’s Operation Sea Lion is underway to conquer Great Britain. Already almost all of Europe is
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Edible weeds are one of the key ingredients of the Mediterranean diet. Edible weeds contain valuable nutrients for the body, such as calcium, potassium, sodium, iron, magnesium, B vitamins, vitamin C. They also contain fibers, which is essential for the proper functioning of the intestine. They do not contain fats. Edible weeds grow almost everywhere
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Fifteen-year-old high school students in Denmark designed and carried out a science experiment to test the effect of mobile phone radiation on plants. The results may surprise you. Five fifteen-year-old young Danish girls recently created a science experiment that has caused a stir in the scientific community. An observation about effect of wi-fi routers on
