Soybean Rust Update, October 1, 2018
Many of the soybeans in North Carolina are past the critical growth stages for impact by soybean rust, but …
Apple Alert: Marssonina Leaf Blotch Confirmed in Western NC
Last week, Marssonina leaf blotch, caused by the fungal pathogen Marssonina coronaria was confirmed in several ‘Rome Beauty’ trees …
Disease Potential for Hurricane Impacted Tobacco
Hurricane Florence has brought damaging rains, winds, and flooding to North Carolina with, in some areas, tobacco still being on the stalk. Continuing …
Vegetable Production Update- August 31, 2018
From Dr. Amanda Strayer-Scherer (Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Plant Pathology, Tomatoes) and Inga Meadows (Extension Associate, Plant Pathology Specialist) Background: The …
Fungicide Resistance Found in Frogeye Leaf Spot of Flue-Cured Tobacco
Environmental conditions this growing season have been conducive for several pathogens in flue-cured tobacco. Frogeye leaf spot (Cercospora nicotianae) has …
Areolate Mildew Confirmed in North Carolina
Areolate mildew (Ramularia areola syn. Ramularia gossypii) has been confirmed on samples collected from Halifax County, North Carolina. This …
Update on Suspected Areolate Mildew in North Carolina
Recently, cotton producers have been concerned with areolate mildew (Ramularia areola syn. Ramularia gossypii) in North Carolina cotton. This …
Late Blight Detected in Haywood County - Aug. 20, 2018
Late blight on tomato was confirmed in Haywood County on August 20, 2018 and confirmed by microscopic observation of the …
Sudden Death Syndrome Observed in North Carolina Soybeans
Soybeans submitted through the Plant Disease and Insect Clinic have been confirmed to have the causal agent of Sudden …
Two Unusual Needle Problems in Arborvitae
Scenario: In an arborvitae planting you find dead needles, either individually or in groups, mixed in with green needles …
Vegetable Production Update- July 20, 2018
From Dr. Amanda Strayer-Scherer (Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Plant Pathology, Tomatoes) and Inga Meadows (Extension Associate, Plant Pathology Specialist) Background: The …
Basil Downy Mildew Reported in Haywood County - July 23, 2018
Basil downy mildew (BDM) has been observed in our sentinel plots at the Mountain Research Station in Waynesville. Symptoms …
Cucumber Downy Mildew Confirmed in Henderson and Haywood Counties, NC -- July 2018
Cucurbit downy mildew (CDM) was confirmed on a cucumber leaf from a commercial field in Henderson County on July …
Basil Downy Mildew Found in North Carolina
We received a confirmed report of basil downy mildew in North Carolina. Growers are advised to actively scout for …
Cucumber Anthracnose Reported in North Carolina
Leaves infected with cucurbit anthracnose, caused by Colletotrichum orbiculare, were submitted to the NC State University Vegetable Pathology Lab …
Apple Disease Update: Week of June 10
The past week has been relatively uneventful in regards to infection events compared to previous weeks. That said, relative …
Phytophthora nicotianae Causing Severe Disease on Potato and Tomato in North Carolina
Due to the recent run of warm, wet weather, conditions are ideal for the development of late blight (Phytophthora …
Phytophthora Diseases Affecting Fruiting Vegetables in WNC
As the flooding recedes in western North Carolina, many growers are now reporting losses due to Phytophthora diseases on …
We Want Your Disease!
So far the 2018 apple season has been defined by warm, humid, and very rainy weather. We are guessing …
Apple Disease Update (6/3/18): Welcome Glomerella
NEWA weather stations located in Polk and Henderson County apple orchards were reporting that 14-24 inches of rain fell …