Disease Control
Scientists find fine mist produced by traditional tractor mounted sprayers also could help spread bacterial spot in the field.
State authority initiates public comment phase following positive health assessment, marking key step toward potential registration of Evoca biofungicide.
Auburn University researchers offer guidance to growers dealing with tomato spotted wilt virus.
What you need to know to identify and manage this pathogen.
Rhizopus leak can destroy volumes of California strawberries during warm weather. Researchers are arming growers with tools that may reduce losses.
Sym-Agro has received EPA registration of its CINNEX fungicide-insecticide for use on 93 crops across the U.S., except in California.
New study digs into the influence of El Niño-Southern Oscillation on Botrytis infection in Florida strawberries.
Discover how UC Cooperative Extension is using the LAMP assay for rapid, in-house grapevine red blotch virus detection.
Powdery mildew remains one of the most persistent vegetable crop diseases, making scouting and proactive management essential for effective control.
Eastern grape growers face relentless fungal pressure, but thoughtful planning and disciplined execution can maximize control while minimizing inputs.
Field patterns, drainage, and early testing help distinguish disease from nutrient or irrigation stress.
Scientists have taken big step in fighting potato late blight, a plant disease that once triggered a historic famine in Ireland.
Understanding the new resistant varieties, new races, and new management strategies for basil downy mildew.
Colorado research identifies multiple pathogens behind dry rot, including one not previously reported in the U.S.
Why early decisions shape yield, quality, and profit for commercial squash growers.
Why relying on familiar plant disease names can result in the wrong diagnosis — and the wrong control strategy.
Chemical-proof pathogens require a new perspective from farmers fighting blueberry disease.
FRAC 3 triflumizole and flutriafol show in-field promise against Alternaria rot in pome fruit.
Dealing with extreme weather damages in your vegetable crops? Learn how to tell the difference between weather-related injury and disease symptoms.