Plant fungous disease

What is Plant fungous ?

Recently a 61 year old  man from Kolkata found infected by Plant Fungus. He was the first paitent of this type , because plant fungus disease is for plants only but in humans it was first case in the world. He had a symptoms of hoarseness of voice, cough, recurrent pharyngitis, fatigue, difficulty in swallowing , and anorexia for three months. Professionaly he is a plant mycologist and deal with decaying mushrooms and fungi for a prolonged period.

So , What is this Plant Fungus , here let we know;

       

      Plant fungous is a type of plant disease caused by fungi, which is commonly known as a " plant fungal disease." Fungi is a diverse group of organisms that can cause a range of diseases in plants , including leaf spots, blights, roots, wilts, and powdery mildew. These diseases can affect various parts of the plant including the leaves, stems, roots, and fruits, and can result in reduced growth, yield, and even death of the plant.

Plant fungal diseases are typically caused by fungal spores that can spread from infected plants to healthy ones trough wind, water , insects, or other means of transmission. Prevention and control of these diseases can involve a range of practices, including proper sanitation, planting disease-resistant cultivars, using fungicides, and implementing cultural practices such as crop rotation and pruning.

Plant fungal diseases are caused by various types of fungi, including ascomycetes, basidiomycetes, and oomycetes. These fungi can attack different parts of the plant, causing a range of symptoms, including leaf spots, blights, rots, wilts, and powdery mildew.

Here are some examples of common plant fungal diseases:

Powdery mildew : This disease affects a wide range of plants, including vegetables, fruits, flowers , and ornamentals. It appears as a white, powdery growth on the leaves, stems and flowers of infected plants. powdery mildew can weaken the plant and reduced yield and quality.

Rusts : Rust diseases are caused by  various species of fungi that produce rust-colored lesions on the leaves, stems, and fruits of infected plants. These diseases can weaken the plant and reduce yield and quality.

Downy mildew :  This disease affects a range of crops, including grapes , cucumbers, and lettuce. It appears as yellow or brown spots on the leaves, which may be accompained by a downy growth on the undersides of the leaves. Downy mildew can cause significant yield losses in some crops. 

Anthracnose : Anthracnose is a common fungal disease that affects a range of plants, including vegetables, fruits, and ornamentals. It appears as dark, sunken lesions on the leaves, stems, and fruits of infected plants. Anthracnose can cause significant yield losses in some crops.

Fusarium wilt : Fusarium wilt is a soil-borne disease that affects a range of crops, including tomatoes, cucumbers, and melons. it causes the plants to wilt and eventually die. Fusarium wilt can be difficult to control, and prevention strategies such as crop rotation and the use of resistant cultivars are often recommended.

Fungal diseases can be spread through various means, including contaminated soil, infected plant material, and airborne spores. Prevention and control of these diseases can involve a range of practices, including proper sanitation, planting disease-resistant cultivars, using fungicides, implementing cultural practices such as crop rotation and pruning. Early detection and prompt action are also important in preventing the spread of plant fungal diseases.

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