Discuss factors that might lead to the development of fungus diseases and how

each might be prevented through good cultural practices before the application of
a fungicide is needed.



What will be an ideal response?


Fungus diseases can be reduced greatly by following these good cultural practices:
• Select well-drained soils to protect against root diseases.
• Maintain soil aeration and help control diseases by adding compost.
• Practice crop rotation.
• Use compost as a source of plant food.
• Space plants wide for good air movement.
• Test the soil and adjust pH.
• Use organic preventive sprays whenever possible.
• Select disease-resistant plants.
• Clean up the garden at season's end to remove all plants.

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