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    Although algae do not infect turfgrass directly, they are highly invasive and out-compete grasses for space and nutrients. Algal scum can be a chronic problem, especially on turf with poor...
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    You can use this introductory wheel and recipe booklet to learn the basics of growing, harvesting, cooking with, and preserving 10 common herbs: basil, bay, chives, cilantro, mint, oregano, parsley,...
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    Southern rust of corn generally appears on the lower foliage, spreading to the upper surface of leaves. Conditions such as hot temperatures and frequent rain can allow this disease to...
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    This publication serves as a guide to prevent and manage citrus greening in oranges. Topics discussed in this article include the cause, symptoms, management, and quarantine of citrus greening, and...
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    In Texas, roses in more than 20 counties have tested positive for the rose rosette virus, the viral pathogen that causes rose rosette disease. There are no known treatments and...
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    Date palm lethal decline (also known as Texas Phoenix palm decline), is the only known phytoplasma-caused disease that affects palms in Texas. This fact sheet discusses the symptoms and management...
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    Bacterial 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.)
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    Plant diseases can be caused by certain organisms or by environmental factors. This publication discusses non-chemical methods that suppress disease-causing organisms. (4 pages.)
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    Grapevine trunk diseases (GTDs) reduce the lifespan of vineyards and increase the production costs of growing winegrapes. A broad category of chronic diseases caused by many fungal pathogens, GTDs occur...
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    This Excel file has several spreadsheets that are designed to provide tools to aid in determining application rates and costs for herbicides, insecticides, and adjuvants (surfactants) commonly used in the...