Waterborne solutions
Background / Terms of use
This tool summarizes published research that tests control of plant pathogens and algae using water treatment technologies.
The following video details its use.
The goal is to help you make informed decisions by providing access to research data. We do not recommend any specific technologies or dosage rates.
Water treatment alone is not likely to control pathogens and algae. Take an integrated approach to disease management, including clean plant material, growing media, containers, and the use of fungicides or biocontrol agents. Avoid overwatering because this creates conditions favorable to many diseases and algae.
This web tool is intended for use only as a guide. The use of trade names in this publication is solely for illustration. UF does not guarantee or warranty the products that are named, nor does UF approve any products to the exclusion of others through references in this publication. Users are responsible for following pesticide and fertilizer labels for the users’ particular applications. Pesticide and fertilizer users are responsible for determining that their intended uses fully comply with the directions for use stated on the pesticides’ and fertilizers’ containers or other labelling. Use pesticides and fertilizers safely, and always read and strictly follow pesticide and fertilizer label directions.
Click the name of the target waterborne problem to view treatment system options
Acidovorax
Agrobacterium
algae
Alternaria
bacteria
Botrytis
Clavibacter
Colletotrichum
Corynebacterium
Corynespora
Cylindrocladium
Drechslera
Erwinia
Fusarium
Geotrichum
Myrothecium
nematodes
Pectobacterium
Phytophthora
Plasmodiophora
Plasmopara
Pseudomonas
Pythium
Ralstonia
Rhizoctonia
Thielaviopsis
Trichoderma
Verticillium
virus
Xanthomonas
Click the name of the treatment system for information about its activity against waterborne disease organisms.
Activated peroxygen/hydrogen peroxide
Biosurfactants
Bromine
Chlorine
Chlorine dioxide
Constructed wetlands
Copper
Heat
Membrane filtration
Ozone
Quaternary ammonium
Silver
Slow media filtration
Surfactants
Ultra violet light
- This tool summarizes published research that tests control of plant pathogens and algae using water treatment technologies.
- The goal is to help you make informed decisions by providing access to research data. We do not recommend any specific technologies or dosage rates.
- Water treatment alone is not likely to control pathogens and algae. Take an integrated approach to disease management, including clean plant material, growing media, and containers; and use of fungicides or biocontrol agents. Avoid overwatering because this creates conditions favorable to many diseases and algae.
