Plants that show little growth, are stunted, or are wilted and in active decline are all hallmarks of root stress. Some of the more prominent pathogens that cause root rot include Fusarium, Phytophthora, Pythium, and Rhizoctonia, but there is another fungus which can cause just as much damage in the right situation that does not[Read More…]
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plant pathology
Vascular streak dieback is an emerging issue on woody ornamentals in the nursery industry. We have provided information on this topic as the situation has been unfolding (https://purduelandscapereport.org//article/vascular-streak-dieback-of-redbud-what-plant-pathologists-know-so-far/; https://indianagreenexpo.com/sessions/vascular-streak-dieback-an-emerging-issue-in-nursery-stock/). Researchers and Collaborators working on vascular streak dieback will be presenting up-to-date information during the tHRIve webinar hosted by Horticultural Research Institute on Thursday, April 11,[Read More…]
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