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- PublicationIn 2017, the strain of Fusarium wilt of cotton caused by the fungus, Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. vasinfectum Race 4 (FOV4), was confirmed in cotton fields in El Paso and...
- PublicationPierce's Disease of grapevines can be difficult to diagnose since symptoms may vary due to different grape varieties, the time of infection, or the vineyard location in Texas' diverse climates...
- PublicationAlternaria leaf blight, a seed-borne foliar disease of carrots, can decrease crop yield because it reduces the size of the carrots and also weakens the leaves. At harvest, the leaves...
- 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...
- PublicationDowny mildew can affect roses in garden settings but is especially a problem for roses grown in greenhouses and rose fields. This publication explains the cause of the disease, its...
- PublicationCercospora leaf spots can cause premature defoliation on roses. Often mistaken for black spot disease, it is a fairly common foliar disease of roses in Texas. This publication gives an...
- PublicationBlack spot is one of the most common and destructive diseases of roses, affecting every rose species and cultivar. This publication summarizes the disease symptoms, cause, environmental factors that favor...
- PublicationBasil downy mildew is a severe disease caused by Peronospora belbahrii that can kill an entire crop. The earliest report of basil downy mildew in Texas was in 2010. This...
- PublicationBrown rot is a common disease that affects stone fruits, especially in climates with high humidity, rainfall, and warm temperatures. This publication discusses the symptoms of the disease and how...
- PublicationPlum pox virus is one of the most destructive stone fruit diseases worldwide, affecting peaches, plums, and apricots. This publication discusses the symptoms of the disease, how it is transmitted,...