Apple scab is a common and damaging fungal disease affecting apple and crabapple trees. Caused by the pathogen Venturia inaequalis, apple scab can significantly impact fruit quality and yield, as well as the overall health of the tree.
Anthracnose is a common fungal disease that affects a wide range of plants, including trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants. Anthracnose primarily affects leaves, but it can also impact stems, flowers, and fruits.
Thousand Cankers Disease (TCD) is a serious and often fatal disease affecting walnut trees, primarily black walnut (Juglans nigra). Caused by a complex interaction between a fungal pathogen, and the walnut twig beetle, which acts as a vector for the fungus.
Slime molds are fascinating organisms that can sometimes appear in gardens or on decaying organic matter. They are not true fungi but belong to a separate group of eukaryotes. Slime molds can be categorized into two main types: plasmodial slime molds and cellular slime molds, each with distinct life cycles and characteristics.
Rust diseases are a group of fungal infections that affect a wide variety of plants, causing distinctive rust-colored pustules or lesions on leaves, stems, and other plant parts. These diseases are caused by various species of fungi belonging to the order Pucciniales.
Fasciation is a rare and unusual plant condition characterized by the abnormal flattening or elongation of plant stems, flowers, or other structures. This phenomenon often results in a flattened, ribbon-like appearance, which can affect the overall growth and appearance of the plant.