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The Penicillum Molds

July 26, 2022 smitsa 0

Penicillium molds are a diverse group of filamentous fungi belonging to the genus Penicillium. They are widely distributed in various environments, including soil, decaying matter, […]

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The Fusarium Moulds

October 2, 2019 smitsa 0

Fusarium is a genus of filamentous fungi commonly found in soil and plant material. It comprises a large and diverse group of molds that can […]

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Anthracnose

October 12, 2017 smitsa 0

Anthracnose is a fungal disease caused by Colletotrichum species although there are a number of other diseases often labelled anthracnose with similar pathology. Crops affected: […]

Fatal fungus on plants called powdery mildew in summer on farm

Powdery Mildew

September 5, 2017 smitsa 3

One fungal disease of vegetable plants and some fruit trees which is debilitating is powdery mildew. It affects the foliage and stems by covering them […]

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The Yeast: Candida tropicalis

June 2, 2014 smitsa 0

Candida tropicalis is a species of yeast belonging to the Candida genus. It is a common opportunistic pathogen that can cause infections in humans, particularly […]