- Posted by: Lauren Fordyce
- Author: Belinda J. Messenger-Sikes
Abiotic plant disorders are generally caused by environmental conditions, rather than microorganisms. They are sometimes called noninfectious diseases. Abiotic disorders can develop if a plant's needs are not being met. Abiotic disorders can not only damage a plant directly but could predispose trees and shrubs to attack by insects and pathogens. Disorders and pests often act in combination, such as when drought stress or root injuries make trees susceptible to bark beetles and root decay pathogens.
Common causes of abiotic disorders include too much or not enough water, compacted soil, nutrient deficiency (often caused by imbalanced soil pH), excess soil...
- Author: Karey Windbiel-Rojas
- Author: Belinda J. Messenger-Sikes
- Contributor: Karey Windbiel-Rojas
- Author: Karey Windbiel-Rojas
Are you concerned about pesticides in our waterways? Join us on August 18, 2022 at noon for UC IPM's free monthly webinar to learn how to keep surface water clean by reducing pesticide use and runoff. The webinar will be presented by Karey Windbiel-Rojas, Area Urban IPM Advisor and Associate Director for Urban & Community IPM with the UC Statewide IPM Program. Register today to serve your spot!
Hate spiders? Love them? On September 15, 2022 we'll feature a...
- Author: Karey Windbiel-Rojas