sooty mold
noun
: a dark growth of fungus mycelium growing in insect honeydew on plants
also
: any of various ascomycetous fungi (order Dothideales) producing such growth
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Whiteflies also secrete honeydew, which can lead to the growth of sooty mold, which reduces photosynthesis and overall plant health, says Khan.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2024
Also, when the whiteflies are under control the sooty mold gradually disappears.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
Common Pests & Plant Diseases Insect pests of camellias include tea scales and aphids, both of which produce a waste product called honeydew that encourages sooty mold to grow on the foliage.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
Problems with sooty mold will clear up when the insects are controlled.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2024
Also, when the whiteflies are under control the sooty mold gradually disappears.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
Common Pests & Plant Diseases Insect pests of camellias include tea scales and aphids, both of which produce a waste product called honeydew that encourages sooty mold to grow on the foliage.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
Problems with sooty mold will clear up when the insects are controlled.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Sooty mold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sooty%20mold. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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