Plant Disease Identification and Control
Plant Disease Identification and Control
Information on plant disease identification and control, including rot, freeze damage, rust, blight, mold, scales, bacteria, viruses, fungus, wilt, mildew, gall, mites, moths and cankers. Tips on integrated pest management and herbicide summaries.
Articles Vegetable Disease Updates: August 30, 2017
Beth K. Gugino, Ph.D.
Within the past week, there have been three separate reports of downy mildew on jack-o-lantern pumpkin in eastern Virginia. More
Articles Plant Disease Basics - The Disease Triangle
Beth K. Gugino, Ph.D.
Disease management begins with the fundamental understanding the three factors must be present and interact for disease to develop. More
Articles There are several online tools to help you monitor and keep up to date on the proximity and likelihood for pests and plant diseases. More
Articles A plant disease is a dynamic process where a living or nonliving entity interferes with the normal functions of a plant over a period of time. More