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- PublicationFall is an excellent time of year to prepare for a prosperous, successful spring growing season. This publication focuses on early sanitization practices to minimize the risk of plant disease...
- PublicationGrapevine virus diseases can ruin crops and inflict great costs on winegrape producers. Virus diseases can be difficult to diagnose and the damage they cause can be unpredictable. This publication...
- PublicationMany distinctive cypresses are popular choices for Texas landscapes, but with their increasing use, several diseases have emerged that limit their lifespan. This publication discusses several diseases such as: Cankers...
- PublicationThe crape myrtle is a popular woody ornamental. Its deep green foliage and bright-colored blooms last throughout the summer and its interestingly textured trunk accents the landscape in winter. Despite...
- PublicationPowdery mildew is one of the most serious diseases of roses grown in greenhouses and in the field. Once infected, it can inflict immense damage and completely defoliate a rose...
- PublicationBotrytis blight creates devastating losses for ornamental plant and vegetable growers. On roses, the disease, also known as gray mold, is caused by the botrytis cinerea fungus. This publication explains...
- PublicationBacterial spot is a serious disease that affects all stone fruit species and can influence tree vigor as well as fruit quality and yield. This publication discusses bacterial spot symptoms,...
- PublicationTake-all root rot (patch) is a serious disease caused by a fungus in the soil. It affects St. Augustine grass and bermudagrass, in which the disease is known as bermudagrass...
- PublicationBacterial fruit blotch is a disease occurring sporadically in almost all areas of Texas where watermelons are grown. This publication discusses symptoms, diagnosis and disease development and management. (2 pages.)
- PublicationThis publication is for homeowners or landscape professionals who want to prevent or treat turfgrass diseases. It explains the causes, treatment methods, and preventive measures for lawn diseases. An identification...