Cerospora is known as both Leaf Blight and Leaf Spot. It's a common fungus that infects many food crops including carrots, grain legumes, peppers, corn, soybeans, and coffee. Many gardeners and farmers are familiar with this disease and with how its sudden appearance can spell … [Read more...]

Also known as “gray mold,” this fungus infects a lot of herbaceous annuals and perennials. Botrytis has several species with the most common being Botrytis cinerea. … [Read more...]

This fungus is a member of the ascomycote family and affects many types of plants. The name “ascochyta blight” refers specifically to a type that affects stems, especially of asparagus, but is close enough in taxonomy to other asochyta types that it can also refer to others that … [Read more...]

Although this fungal blight can infect many types of plants, including apple trees, tomatoes, and more, it is most often associated with roses. It's the rose gardener's most dreaded foe. … [Read more...]

Greenhouse growers and those who love soft fruits will likely be familiar with grey mold. This fungus is a subset of Botrytis cinerea and is very common. It's marked by the grayish mold that grows on the infected plant. … [Read more...]