7 Major Factors Affecting Disease Development in Plants
The following points highlight the seven major factors affecting disease development. The factors are: 1. Inoculum Level 2. Cultivars 3. Cultural Practices 4. Crop Rotation 5. Environmental Conditions 6. Fruit Ripening Stage 7. Harvesting. Disease Development: Factor # 1. Inoculum Level: An assembly of vital pathogen and its suitable host in favourable environment should take place for a successful infection [...]