Diseases and Disorders of Camellias David M. Ingram Extension/Research Professor Central MS Research & Extension Center Raymond, Mississippi
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Plant Disease A condition in a plant caused by a biotic (living) or abiotic (nonliving) factor resulting in an economic or aesthetic concern Or a malfunctioning plant
Biotic Causes Fungi Bacteria Phytoplasmas Viruses Nematodes Parasitic higher plants More caused by fungi than anything else
Abiotic Causes Site disturbance - soil removal, addition, compaction Anoxia - excess soil moisture Drought injury Cold injury Chemical injury Lightning Excessive levels of fertilizers Other factors
Camellia Leaf Gall
Camellia Leaf Gall
Anthracnose
Camellia Virus ?
Camellia Virus ?
Camellia Virus ?
Camellia Bud Blight
Camellia Flower Blight
Camellia Flower Blight
Fungicides for Camellia Fungal Diseases Dithane (mancozeb) Cleary’s 3336 (thiophanate methyl)
Oedema
Oedema
Phytophthora Root Rot
Sudden Oak Death
Sudden Oak Death
Armored Scale
Tea Scale
Tea Scale
Parasitic Algae
Parasitic Algae
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