Disease Control | Growing Produce

Phytophthora Wreaks Havoc On Watermelon In Georgia
December 4, 2013
Too much rain in the summer increased the incidence of this disease.
Citrus Canker Confirmed For First Time In Florida Panhandle
December 2, 2013
State ag agencies assessing the extent of the disease’s spread in the area.
Almond Leaf Scorch Hits Northern California
November 14, 2013
The disease dubbed by many as “Golden Death” has been found in Sacramento Valley orchards.
Bayer CropScience Debuts New Fungicide/Bactericide
October 22, 2013
During the 39th annual California Association of Pest Control Advisors Conference, Bayer CropScience introduced Serenade Optimum fungicide and bactericide, its newest innovation for horticulture growers. An excellent addition to a complex disease management program, Serenade Optimum gives growers a new tool to help win the battle against fungal and bacterial diseases while fighting resistance. “As
Postharvest Considerations For Honeycrisp
September 24, 2013
Honeycrisp has been an omnipresent force in the apple market as varieties go. As much as Honeycrisp is known as a high-premium apple, the variety is also known for its storage issues. Two researchers on opposite coasts, James Mattheis, research leader/location coordinator, USDA-ARS Tree Fruit Research Laboratory in Wenatchee, WA, and Christopher Watkins, associate director
Timely Blueberry Disease Control
September 20, 2013
Strategies to control bacterial canker in blueberries should start in the fall.
Snuff Out Sour Rot Of Tomato
September 19, 2013
Learn how to ID, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this disease.
Scientists Seek Cure For New Watermelon Pathogen
September 11, 2013
A new bacterial strain is causing damage in Florida watermelon fields. Early clues point to a pathogen that has previously been identified in Georgia and California. “We began to receive calls and eMails this spring from growers and Extension Agents in Florida counties with commercial watermelon acreage,” said Dr. Mathews Paret, plant pathologist at the

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