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Diseases of Gerbera

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Handbook of Florists' Crops Diseases

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Abstract

Gerbera daisy, Gerbera jamesonii H. Bolus ex. Hooker, is a spectacular cut flower popular around the world for its bold colors. Crop production is challenged by numerous diseases affecting petal quality and plant health. Powdery mildew, caused by Golovinomyces cichoracearum or Podosphaera sp., is the most common foliar disease of Gerbera daisies, but they are also plagued by Botrytis blight and Alternaria leaf spot. Gerbera is also susceptible to a host of root and crown rot diseases, including those caused by Fusarium, Phytophthora, and Pythium spp. Disease management strategies vary depending on the production system involved and can include cultural, chemical, and biological controls as well as the use of resistant cultivars.

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Brisco-McCann, E.I., Hausbeck, M.K. (2018). Diseases of Gerbera . In: McGovern, R., Elmer, W. (eds) Handbook of Florists' Crops Diseases. Handbook of Plant Disease Management. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-39670-5_18

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