Bremia lactucae Introduction Bremia lactucae causes lettuce downy mildew for both indoor and outdoor lettuce. It is a significant pathogen in cooler environments like late-fall seasons and heated winter greenhouses. This plant pathogen is an oomycete, and symptoms of the disease are similar to late blight. However, the disease may appear as white fungal growth […]
Olpidium virulentus Introduction Olpidium virulentus is a parasitic fungus that infects plant roots, including leafy greens grown hydroponically. The pathogen can transmit two serious viruses: Lettuce big-vein associated virus (LBVaV) and Mirafiori Lettuce Big Vein Virus (MLBBV), causing a decrease in overall yield. Olpidium virulentus does not cause significant plant diseases but is a vector for viruses […]
E. coli, Listeria, and Salmonella We provide great overviews of many agricultural microorganisms. Subscribe to stay updated! E.coli Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a diverse group of bacteria commonly found in the environment, food, and intestines of humans and animals. While many strains of E. coli are harmless, some can cause severe illness, posing a […]
Xanthomonas hortorum pv. vitians Introduction Xanthomonas hortorum pv. vitians is a bacterial pathogen responsible for bacterial leaf spot in lettuce and other leafy vegetables; this pathogen poses a significant challenge to growers worldwide [1]. Bacterial leaf spot can lead to substantial crop yield losses and severe economic consequences. Historically, outbreaks can cause up to 100% […]