Fungi are the Most Common Type of Plant Disease

Leaf Fungus photo by Scot Nelson
Leaf Fungus photo by Scot Nelson

Fungi is the most common type of plant disease.  Fungi cause many symptoms such as leaf spots, wilts, curled leaves, dieback, enlargements or galls, stunted plants and dead plants.  Fungal spores are spread by wind, water, soil movement, machinery, insects and anything else they come in contact with, including people.

Fungus Conditions and Symptoms:

  • Powdery Mildew
  • Black Spot
  • Downy Mildew
  • Blights
  • Mold
  • Mushrooms