Claudio C. Pasian Growers must constantly solve crop-related problems. Some problems are caused by pests, others by diseases and yet others are caused by a variety of noninfectious disorders. These disorders are also called physiological or environmental diseases. Some noninfectious disorders are easy to diagnose while others are difficult or even impossible to diagnose. Identifying the causes of noninfectious disorders is like solving a puzzle and challenges growers to stretch their imaginations, make keen observations and put it all together with the help of their experience.
Some noninfectious disorders are beyond help once symptoms are visible.
Nevertheless, it is extremely important to reach the right diagnosis in order to avoid the problem in the future. Identifying the cause of a noninfectious disorder can take time, effort and patience. It is not uncommon to find disorders whose cause cannot be identified. The impossibility of reconstructing past events or high cost of tests or analyses can make identification very difficult. Too much water is very common in container grown plants.