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- PublicationThe tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) has remained an economically important plant disease-causing pathogen for decades, which is a virus widespread in the U.S. TSWV is distributed globally in almost...
- PublicationTexas produces approximately 12.4 percent of peanuts in the United States. A newly identified disease affecting peanuts, BEDD, can cause poor stand establishment and seedling vigor, poorly developed root systems,...
- PublicationSpotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula White) is a sap-sucking insect with many known plant hosts, native and non-native alike. Human-assisted movement poses a significant threat, as this insect is capable of...
- PublicationSouthern peas (Vigna unguiculata) are hot-weather legumes native to Africa and are grown during the summer. Southern peas are easy to grow, very productive, and very nutritious. They come in...
- PublicationPrionus root borers are an unexpected pest that can potentially plague and damage pecan trees, particularly in East Texas. This publication discusses the signs of infestation and physical characteristics of...
- PublicationWestern flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) are native to western North America but have become a global pest. They are found in a wide range of habitats, including greenhouses, nurseries, and...
- PublicationCitrus greening is a bacterial disease that infects citrus, and various counties in Texas are under a citrus greening quarantine to slow the spread of the disease. This fact sheet...
- PublicationThe invasive emerald ash borer is destructive to ash trees and has spread into Texas. Find out how to identify the beetle and spot infested ash tree symptoms. Learn how...