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Rose rosette virus can cause major problems for nurseries, landscapers, and gardeners alike. The virus causes the plants to become undesirable and will eventually result in the death of the plant, which affects all segments of the rose industry as well as rosarians and home gardeners. The symptoms of disease…|
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The Japanese beetle, as the name suggests, is native to Japan and was introduced to the U.S. through the transport of plant material. It is a highly devastating pest, attacking a variety of landscape and garden plants, fruit trees, field crops and turf. This circular provides an overview of Japanese…|
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Thrips are tiny, cigar-shaped insects, with about 5000 known species, many of which cause damage to cultivated plants by feeding or spreading plant diseases. It is usually difficult to identify thrips species. Although they are winged, thrips are generally weak fliers, but they can be dispersed by wind and the…|
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Nutrition and Immunity
Your immune system is a complex network of cells and organs whose job it is to ward off “invaders” like viruses and bacteria. Learn about the role of nutrition in immunity and what you can do to support your immune system.
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Crop water requirements are not static during the growing season. They vary with crop growth stages and environmental conditions. Advanced irrigation scheduling tools use data collected from or near the field where crops are growing to provide timely information on how much water crops need and when they need it,…|
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Monarda (beebalm) is a North American perennial naturally found in woodlands, meadows, and floodplains. It offers environmental benefits, as its flowers, seeds, and shoots provide forage and habitat for many species of wildlife, including insects and birds. This publication covers more details from our trials on 10 popular Monarda plants,…|
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Monarda, commonly known as beebalm, is a North American perennial naturally found in woodlands, meadows, and floodplains. Aside from its aesthetics, beebalm offers environmental benefits, as its flowers, seeds, and shoots provide forage and habitat for many species of wildlife, including insects and birds. This publication covers the results of…|
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This integrated pest management (IPM) guide for blackberry and raspberry production includes management of diseases, insects, and weeds through IPM principles. Topics include pesticide stewardship and safety, insect and disease control, pre-transplant and transplant operations, fungicides and insecticide efficacy comparisons, and spray schedules, weed management, wildlife damage, and more. Recommendations…|