EFFECT OF PLANTS ON YIELD
- Eating Plants: Pests chew on leaves, stems, roots, and fruits, weakening plants and reducing crop yield.
- Sucking Sap: Insects like aphids and whiteflies suck plant juices, leading to stunted growth and lower yields.
- Root Damage: Soil pests chew on roots, impairing water and nutrient uptake, which stunts plant growth.
- Spreading Diseases: Many pests carry diseases that infect plants, reducing their health and yield.
- Secondary Infections: Pest wounds allow other infections to enter, causing more plant damage.
- Stress on Plants: Continuous pest attacks weaken plants, making them less productive.
- Appearance Damage: Pests cause cosmetic damage, making produce less marketable.
- Contamination: Pests can leave droppings and mold, reducing the quality and safety of produce.
- Higher Costs: Pest control measures increase farming expenses.
- Market Loss: Severe pest damage can make crops unsellable, leading to financial losses.
- Less Produce: Overall pest damage results in fewer crops being harvested.
