As you can see, we are working with an 0-2 count. Mother Nature controls the weather and its ability to create a pathogen. What we control is the susceptible host. By providing the plant with the proper amount of sunlight, water, nutrients and oxygen, we give the plant the tools to mount a resistance. Similar to the disease triangle, all four components are needed for plant health as well. In addition, we supplement the plant's natural defenses with a preventive plant protectant program.
