Managing botrytis conditions to reduce chances of problems

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There are a number of reasons why botrytis can be such a tough challenge, Brotherton says, including:

• It has a wide host range, including annuals, perennials, woody crops, and vegetables. In particular,  botrytis favors crops with dense canopies.
• It will infect all stages of plant growth, from new growth to mature plants.
• It can present itself in different forms, from blights to cankers to fruit rots.
• It spreads easily through air current or splashing water, which means it can quickly move from one plant to another.
• It is quick to develop and reproduce and can quickly take out a crop if you don't stay on top of it.
• Because of this rapid growth, it is more likely to develop resistance to treatment.

Source and Photo Courtesy of Greenhouse Grower

Source: Greenhouse Grower