Abstract
Control of foliar and soil-borne diseases is the most important aspect of crop protection in enclosed environments in Japan, particularly in the widely used “vinyl” houses where humidity can be high. The principal diseases of cucumbers, melons, tomatoes, eggplant, pepper, strawberries, other vegetables and flower crops are discussed, together with methods of control. Pests, in general, present a less serious problem than diseases, the most important being aphids and mites.
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