Disease Control Stories
Disease Control
July 25, 2017
Brown Rot Sinks its Teeth into Michigan CherriesUnseasonably wet weather causes outbreak, and growers are warned it can spread to peaches.
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Disease Control
July 24, 2017
Researchers Find Detection Method for Crown Gall Diseas…Oregon State University researchers developed molecular tools to work with commercially available kits that allow the user to quickly and effectively test plants for the disease, using a dipstick that reveals the presence of the pathogen within minutes.
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Cucurbits
June 20, 2017
Take Caution to Curb Cucurbit Leaf Crumple VirusLearn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this disease.
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Citrus
June 15, 2017
Make Way for Life-Saving Science on Your Farm [opinion]While nature always finds a way to adapt, science continues to find other ways to cope.
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Berries
June 10, 2017
Orange Rust Management Tips for BramblesDisease is on the rise this season and can affect any propagated plant material.
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Crop Protection
June 7, 2017
Field Scouting Guide for Squash Powdery MildewLearn how to spot and treat a pest that impacts all cucurbits.
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Citrus
May 23, 2017
Insects (Bad and Good) Make for Interesting Field TripsDisease-fighting bees and the deadly citrus psyllid were at the center of two recent, research-fueled out-of-office adventures.
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Crop Protection
April 20, 2017
Beetle Battle Burgeoning for South Florida Avocado GrowersScientists identify more species of pests that vector deadly fungus.
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Cucurbits
April 19, 2017
Alternaria Leaf Spot Awareness Can Save Your Cucurbit CropsLearn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this malady.
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Apples & Pears
April 18, 2017
Researchers Say it is Time to Scout for Apple DiseasesWith bloom underway, the risk for fire blight and scab are high.
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Citrus
April 17, 2017
Natural Enemies for Asian Citrus PsyllidThe eventual spread of Huanglongbing (HLB), or citrus greening, to commercial groves in California seems inevitable. But the devastation seen …
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Biocontrols Conference
April 3, 2017
Silicon: Plant Nutrient and Biocontrol AgentEditor’s note: Wendy Zellner made an in-depth presentation on silicon and its use as a biocontrol agent in vegetable crops …
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Disease Control
March 17, 2017
Prevent Alternaria from Putting Your Snap Beans on the SpotLearn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this vegetable disease.
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Crop Protection
March 11, 2017
How to Stop Plant Diseases Before They Grab HoldThese smart strategies play off the science behind infestations, instead of merely treating symptoms.
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Crop Protection
March 9, 2017
Grafting Offers a Surprising Boost to PlantsA Washington State University project aims to improve yields and increase tolerance to Verticillium wilt with grafted plants.
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Disease Control
July 25, 2017
Brown Rot Sinks its Teeth into Michigan …Unseasonably wet weather causes outbreak, and growers are warned it can spread to peaches.
Read More
Disease Control
July 24, 2017
Researchers Find Detection Method for Cr…Oregon State University researchers developed molecular tools to work with commercially available kits that allow the user to quickly and effectively test plants for the disease, using a dipstick that reveals the presence of the pathogen within minutes.
Read More
Cucurbits
June 20, 2017
Take Caution to Curb Cucurbit Leaf Crump…Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this disease.
Read More
Citrus
June 15, 2017
Make Way for Life-Saving Science on Your…While nature always finds a way to adapt, science continues to find other ways to cope.
Read More
Berries
June 10, 2017
Orange Rust Management Tips for BramblesDisease is on the rise this season and can affect any propagated plant material.
Read More
Crop Protection
June 7, 2017
Field Scouting Guide for Squash Powdery …Learn how to spot and treat a pest that impacts all cucurbits.
Read More
Citrus
May 23, 2017
Insects (Bad and Good) Make for Interest…Disease-fighting bees and the deadly citrus psyllid were at the center of two recent, research-fueled out-of-office adventures.
Read More
Crop Protection
April 20, 2017
Beetle Battle Burgeoning for South Flori…Scientists identify more species of pests that vector deadly fungus.
Read More
Cucurbits
April 19, 2017
Alternaria Leaf Spot Awareness Can Save …Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this malady.
Read More
Apples & Pears
April 18, 2017
Researchers Say it is Time to Scout for …With bloom underway, the risk for fire blight and scab are high.
Read More
Citrus
April 17, 2017
Natural Enemies for Asian Citrus PsyllidThe eventual spread of Huanglongbing (HLB), or citrus greening, to commercial groves in California seems inevitable. But the devastation seen …
Read More
Biocontrols Conference
April 3, 2017
Silicon: Plant Nutrient and Biocontrol A…Editor’s note: Wendy Zellner made an in-depth presentation on silicon and its use as a biocontrol agent in vegetable crops …
Read More
Disease Control
March 17, 2017
Prevent Alternaria from Putting Your Sna…Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this vegetable disease.
Read More
Crop Protection
March 11, 2017
How to Stop Plant Diseases Before They G…These smart strategies play off the science behind infestations, instead of merely treating symptoms.
Read More
Crop Protection
March 9, 2017
Grafting Offers a Surprising Boost to P…A Washington State University project aims to improve yields and increase tolerance to Verticillium wilt with grafted plants.
Read More
Crop Protection
March 9, 2017
Top Vegetable Diseases to Watch in 2017We sent out a call to vegetable pathology Extension agents to let us know which diseases are top of mind for growers. Here’s what we learned.
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Crop Protection
February 27, 2017
New Discovery Smells Like Victory for Fl…Scientists find naturally occurring repellent that could keep disease-carrying beetles at bay.
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Disease Control
February 23, 2017
Spot Sclerotinia Before It Stops Your Ve…Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this malady that goes by many names.
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