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parsley

A picture of a parsley plant infected with Septoria leaf spot
Septoria blotch in parsley

Septoria leaf spot in parsley. The causative agent is the fungus: Septoria lycopersici. Symptoms and damages. This disease is destructive to the leaves, petioles and stems of tomatoes (it does not affect the fruits). It also infects lettuce, parsley, fennel, and others. It is also caused by the fungus Septoria lycopersici. Infection usually occurs on lower leaves near the ground. Many circular spots appear...

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Image of a person holding a parsley plant suffering from powdery mildew
Powdery mildew in parsley

Powdery mildew Causative agent: Fungus: Sleveillula taurica Symptoms and damages Symptoms appear in the form of white powdery spots on the leaves, buds and flowers, then the leaves turn yellow and twist, eventually leading to their fall. Prevention and treatment: Choose disease-free seeds or buy healthy seedlings. Proper health care and good air circulation…

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parsley

Parsley is a flowering plant found in abundance in the Mediterranean basin, and it is one of the most widespread species. The French curly type and the Italian flat type. Parsley is an essential plant in Arab cuisine as an herb used in making spices or in cooking food. In addition to its palatable taste, it has many health benefits. It is used to treat high blood pressure and some allergic diseases. It also contains…

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