In an agricultural or horticultural situation, the disease triangle consists of three components: the pathogen, the environment, and the susceptible host.
Pathogen: Crop rotation: Implementing a crop rotation strategy helps break the disease cycle by reducing the buildup of pathogens in the soil. By rotating crops with different susceptibility to specific pathogens, the pathogen's population can be decreased, limiting disease spread.
Sanitation practices: Practicing good sanitation can help minimize the spread of pathogens. This includes regularly cleaning and disinfecting tools and equipment, removing diseased plant debris, and preventing the introduction of infected plant material to the farm or garden.
Biological control: Utilizing biological control agents such as beneficial microbes or natural predators can help suppress pathogen populations. For example, introducing predatory insects that feed on pests or using biocontrol agents that outcompete pathogens can reduce disease incidence.