Common diseases and pests of Dendrobium officinale and the prevention measures in Yunnan Province
Based on the planting practice of Dendrobium officinale,the common diseases and pests and its prevention measures were summarized and analyzed in the process of artificial planting of this plant from the aspects of occurrence patterns,harmful symptoms,and prevention and control measures.The common diseases in the research area were divided into infectious diseases(anthracnose,soft rot,root rot,leaf spot disease,etc.)and non infectious diseases.Infectious diseases could spread and were mainly caused by pathogenic bacteria such as fungi,viruses,and bacteria.Non infectious diseases could not spread between plants,mainly due to improper cultivation management and other reasons.Common pests that cause significant damage included slugs,snails,spider mites,aphids,and scale insects.Based on the characteristics of different diseases and pests,comprehensive control measures such as agricultural control,physical control,and chemical control had been proposed,providing references for further improving the product quality of artificial cultivation of Dendrobium officinale.
Dendrobium officinalediseases and pestsproduct qualityagricultural control