sooty mold
noun
: a dark growth of fungus mycelium growing in insect honeydew on plants
also
: any of various ascomycetous fungi (order Dothideales) producing such growth
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Notably, black sooty mold can also indicate other pest problems, such as aphids or scales.
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Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
Black sooty mold doesn’t harm plants other than cutting down on the amount of light that reaches leaves.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
Whiteflies also secrete honeydew, which can lead to the growth of sooty mold, which reduces photosynthesis and overall plant health, says Khan.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2024
Also, when the whiteflies are under control the sooty mold gradually disappears.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
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Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
Black sooty mold doesn’t harm plants other than cutting down on the amount of light that reaches leaves.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
Whiteflies also secrete honeydew, which can lead to the growth of sooty mold, which reduces photosynthesis and overall plant health, says Khan.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2024
Also, when the whiteflies are under control the sooty mold gradually disappears.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Sooty mold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sooty%20mold. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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