Diurnal Release of Airborne Pathogen Spores in Greenhouses via the Synergistic Effects of Relative Humidity and Wind
When humidity drops during the day in greenhouses, fungal spores shrink and disconnect from the fungus, releasing into the air. Even light winds can carry these spores to nearby plants, causing rapid disease spread. Understanding this process helps growers control ventilation and humidity to prevent cucumber and other vegetable diseases in greenhouses.