Analyses of problems in crops

Plant production is subject to many influences. Individual factors (climate, pests, etc.) can challenge a crop, which reacts with signs and symptoms. Often it is not clear or obvious what is causing the symptoms. Treating the symptoms is rarely useful, as it does not solve the underlying problem and can lead to renewed damage in the same or subsequent crops. A more in-depth analysis is therefore appropriate. Sometimes the environment needs to be included. It almost always makes sense to include an entire plant or several for analysis. The analytical methods, which include laboratory cultures, microscopy and analysis of environmental data, are continuously being refined.