PLANT DOCTOR

Plant problem library

Detailed profiles of common plant diseases, pests, nutrient deficiencies and environmental problems.

Red Stele of Strawberry
Disease

Red Stele of Strawberry

Phytophthora fragariae

Red stele is a persistent, soilborne root disease of strawberries caused by the oomycete Phytophthora fragariae. It is favored by cool, saturated soil and…

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Phytophthora Root Rot
Disease

Phytophthora Root Rot

Phytophthora cinnamomi Rands

Phytophthora cinnamomi is a soil- and water-borne oomycete that causes destructive root, crown, collar, and basal stem rots in many woody plants, ornamentals, fruit…

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Phytophthora blight
Disease

Phytophthora blight

Phytophthora capsici

Phytophthora capsici causes a destructive, water-driven disease of cucurbits, peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, beans and other crops. It can attack roots, crowns, stems, leaves and…

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Late blight
Disease

Late blight

Phytophthora infestans

Late blight is a fast-moving, potentially devastating disease of tomatoes and potatoes caused by the water mold Phytophthora infestans. It produces water-soaked to dark…

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Gray Mold
Disease

Gray Mold

Botrytis cinerea

Gray mold is a widespread fungal disease caused by Botrytis cinerea. It most often develops on aging flowers, wounded tissue, ripening fruit, seedlings, and…

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