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10+ Plant Pathogens and How to Treat Them Naturally

Powdery mildew

Powdery mildew, a fungus, is one of the most common plant diseases. It thrives in humid conditions, so you should not feel like it is your "fault".

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Downy mildew

Downy mildew is another fungal disease that takes hold in humid and wet conditions.

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Blight

Cases of blight are becoming more and more common and it is seen more in the north than it used to be.

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Rust

Fungal rust is quite common in roses and some other berries and ornamental plants.

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Black spot

Black spot is one of the most common diseases seen in roses.

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Mosaic virus

Maintenance is the best prevention for mosaic viruses.

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Damping off

Damping off disease is not uncommon, but fortunately it is preventable with good watering and management practices.

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Verticillium wilt

Management is the key to overcoming verticillium wilt

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Fusarium wilt

For some diseases, like fusarium wilt, your best option is to plant resistant varieties of plants.

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