By Erin Marissa Russell The plant disease cucurbit scab is caused by the Cladosporium cucumerinum fungus, and it affects cucumbers, melons, pumpkins, summer squash, watermelons, winter squash, and zucchini. All portions of these plants that grow above the ground can be … [Read more...]
How to Fight Brown Rot (Stone Fruit Disease)
By Erin Marissa Russell Brown rot, sometimes known as stone fruit disease, is a fungal infection caused by the pathogen Monilinia fructicola. Brown rot can impact apricots, cherries, nectarines, peaches, and plums. As the season draws to a close, apple trees become vulnerable … [Read more...]
How to Fight Citrus Scab (Also Known as Sour Orange Scab or Lemon Scab)
By Erin Marissa Russell and Matt Gibson Citrus scab is a fungal disease caused by the pathogen Elsinoe fawcettii and Elsinoe australis which causes the unsightly brown to pale orange wart-like scabs on the leaves, stems, and outer rinds of citrus fruit and citrus trees. The … [Read more...]
How to Fight Fire Blight Disease
By Matt Gibson & Erin Marissa Russell Fire blight disease leads to vascular wilt infections in pome trees, like apples and pears, and members of the Rosaceae plant family. Rosaceae is a large family that includes trees, shrubs, herbs and ornamentals, including mulberries, … [Read more...]
How to Fight Angular Leaf Spot of Cucurbits (Pseudomonas syringae pv. lachrymans)
By Erin Marissa Russell Are you struggling with an outbreak of angular leaf spot, or will you be growing a vulnerable crop like cucumbers and want to know how you can make your garden safer against it? We’ve got everything you’ll need to diagnose when your plants have … [Read more...]
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