Review of Turf Pathology Fungicide Trials From 2020
We had many interesting fungicide trials in summer of 2020 and we are looking forward to discussing some of …
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The PDIC Website Has a New Location, Look, and Information!
We at the NC State University Plant Disease and Insect Clinic are very excited to roll out our new …
Fusarium Wilt Problematic on Chrysanthemum in 2020
The number of chrysanthemum samples diagnosed with Fusarium wilt this year is well above average, according to NC State …
Pumpkin Downy Mildew Found in Surry County, North Carolina
Written by Lina Quesada-Ocampo and Kimberly D’Arcangelo Cucurbit downy mildew, caused by the oomycete pathogen Pseudoperonospora cubensis, has been confirmed …
Register Now for Aug. 26 Virtual Turfgrass Field Day
Virtual Turfgrass Field Day Zoom Webinar Wednesday, August 26, 2020 1-3 p.m. EDT Join us for the third in our series of …
Apple Disease Update: June 30, 2020
This week serves as a reminder to stay the course and DO NOT let up on 7 to 10 …
Cucumber Downy Mildew Found in Johnston County
Written by Lina Quesada-Ocampo and Brandon Parker Cucumber downy mildew, caused by the oomycete pathogen Pseudoperonospora cubensis, has been found …
Apple Disease Update: June 16, 2020
Well Southeastern Apple Growers, it was only a matter of time. This past weekend I observed small purple lesions …
Cucumber Downy Mildew Confirmed in North Carolina
Written by Lina Quesada-Ocampo, Kimberly D’Arcangelo, Mike Adams, and Tommy Batts Cucumber downy mildew (CDM) was confirmed on a cucumber …
Apple Disease Update: June 2, 2020
A few days without rain should provide an opportunity to cover your trees before the next downpour. Although rains …
NC State PDIC to Expand Modified Operations
This announcement was updated Thursday, December 3rd, 2020 from the previous versions The NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic …
Apple Disease Update: May 14, 2020
Apologies for the delayed post this week. Between the cold temps and paucity of good thinning this year, it …
2020 Apple Disease Update: 2nd Cover
With the warm and humid/wet weather conditions in Western NC this week, hopefully your trees were well protected against …
2020 Apple Disease Update: PF #2 and 1st Cover
I feel like the majority of apple growers in NC would laugh at me and possibly call for my …
Increase Success With Your Vegetable & Ornamental Transplants!
Whether you are a commercial grower or a homeowner wanting to produce your own transplants, avoiding diseases, such as …
Apple Disease Update + Research Recap #1
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2020 Apple Disease Update: Petal Fall
Congratulations and celebrate because primary apple scab season ended on April 12th in Western NC! However, please do not …
Section 18 Label Renewal Has Been Approved for Use of Mertect (Thiabendazole) for Black Rot Control in Sweetpotato Postharvest in Domestic Markets
From Madison Stahr and Dr. Lina Quesada-Ocampo The environmental protection agency (EPA) has renewed the specific exemption section 18 emergency …
2020 Apple Disease Update: Pink Bud and Bloom
I thought a combined post on disease management for the pink and bloom stages was justifiable this week since …
2020 Apple Disease Update: 1/2" Green and Tight Cluster
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