Search results for: “Plants Trees”

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    This leaflet describes the fungus Entomosporium, which attacks photinia and Indian hawthorn plants. The publication describes the disease cycle and recommends cultural practices to control and treat the disease. (3...
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    Insect pests damage garden plants and can reduce yields. This publication lists the different kinds of insects that attack gardens and advises on how to recognize and limit insect damage....
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    Anthracnose of roses is a fungal disease that causes spots on the leaves of infected plants. If left untreated, it can cause severe defoliation. This publication discusses the symptoms of...
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    ...weevil eradication program less successful’ primarily in South and East Texas’ because the plants can host boll weevils. Although complete control is a challenge, it can be accomplished by choosing...
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    Earwigs are abundant throughout Texas and can be a nuisance when they invade homes or damage plants. This publication explains the biology and habits of earwigs and offers three ways...
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    The Texas Plant Virus Diagnostic Laboratory focuses on the diagnosis of plant viruses through the testing of plants and insect tissue samples for known and novel viral agents. The lab...
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    Wireworms feed on germinating cotton seeds and emerging seedlings, destroying the plants and reducing the crop stand and yield. In this publication you will learn about: True wireworms (click beetles)...
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    Cotton fleahoppers are pests in early squaring cotton. They cause plants to lose squares (flower buds), affecting crop yield and quality. This publication explains fleahopper identification and life cycle, the...
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    Verticillium wilt is a fungal disease that affects over 300 species of plants and causes concern and economic loss for farmers and gardeners alike. This publication discusses what causes the...
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    Phytoplasmas are a specialized group of bacteria that infect plants. The phytoplasma pathogen ‘AoCandidatus Phytoplasma prunorum’Ao causes several important diseases of stone fruits in Europe, collectively referred to as European...