Disease 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.
Growers should monitor their orchards from April through June, when environmental conditions are most favorable for disease development.
Southeastern peach growers weigh options to combat blossom blight and brown rot.
Timing is key in the management of red leaf blotch — California’s latest almond disease threat.
Understanding symptom patterns, diagnostic tools, and cultural practices can help keep soilborne pathogens in check.
Don’t forget to mix your modes of action when using biofungicides.
Research project aims to monitor fungicide sensitivity in the management of Phytophthora root rot.
UC Davis researchers offer groundbreaking insights into pistachio hull split breakage and more.
University of Florida researchers are using a combination of individual protective covers and plant growth regulators to help trees survive deadly disease.
What can growers do now to prevent tomato spotted wilt virus from taking a bite out of their crops? Researchers provide effective steps.