1. Powdery mildew: a common fungal disease that causes a white, powdery growth on leaves, flowers, and fruits of plants. It can weaken the plant and reduce its yield.
2. Rust: a fungal disease that causes orange, yellow, or brown pustules on leaves, stems, and other plant parts. It can cause the plant to lose its leaves and weaken its overall health.
3. Fusarium wilt: a fungal disease that causes wilting, yellowing, and death of plant tissue. It affects a wide range of plants, including tomatoes, cucumbers, and melons.
4. Verticillium wilt: a fungal disease that causes wilting, yellowing, and necrosis of plant tissue. It can lead to stunted growth, reduced yield, and even death in some cases.
5. Black spot: a fungal disease that causes dark, circular lesions on leaves and stems of plants. It can weaken the plant and make it more susceptible to other diseases.
6. Downy mildew: a fungal disease that causes yellow or white fuzzy growth on the undersides of leaves. It can lead to leaf drop, stunted growth, and reduced yield in affected plants.
7. Anthracnose: a fungal disease that causes dark, sunken lesions on leaves, fruits, and stems of plants. It can cause the plant to rot and eventually die if left untreated.
8. Botrytis blight: a fungal disease that causes gray, fuzzy growth on plants, especially in humid conditions. It can lead to wilted, necrotic tissue and reduced crop yield.
9. Root rot: a fungal disease that affects the roots of plants, causing them to rot and decay. It can lead to wilting, yellowing, and stunted growth in affected plants.
10. Sooty mold: a fungal disease that causes a black, powdery growth on plant surfaces. It is often secondary to honeydew-producing insects and can interfere with photosynthesis in plants.
Diseases caused by fungi in plants
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