Browsing by Subject "Plant diseases"
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(1999-06-28)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.
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(2002-02-12)Bronze wilt is a disease of cotton characterized by bronze or red discoloration and wilting of leaves. This publication describes bronze wilt symptoms, the cause and epidemiology of the disease, the varieties in which it ...
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(2006-04-13)Pecan losses from diseases and insufficient zinc nutrition can be prevented by following effective grove management practices. Descriptions of diseases and recommendations for controls are included.
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(Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1990)DNA content of Meloidogyne-induced giant cell nuclei in several host species was measured microspectrophotometrically. Nuclei from mature giant cells in pea and tomato averaged over a 14-fold increase in DNA compared to ...
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(2004-02-23)This publication lists chemicals for controlling diseases in fruits and nuts, including apples, apricots, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, grapes, mayhaw, peaches, plums, nectarines, pears, pecans, strawberries and ...
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(2002-11-20)Karnal bunt is a fungal disease that affects wheat, durum wheat and triticale. This publication explains the life cycle of the disease, how it spreads, and methods of control.
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(2000-04-10)Plant parasitic nematodes are microscopic roundworms that feed on plant roots. In turfgrasses they cause damage similar to that of water stress, nutrient deficiency or root diseases. Golf course managers can use this ...
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(2009-01-16)Use this form to submit soil samples to be tested for the presence of nematodes. Complete instructions are included.
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(1997-07-21)Sorghum ergot is a disease that attacks the unfertilized ovaries of the flowers of grain and forage sorghums and johnsongrass. This publication contains 3 color photographs to aid in diagnosis.
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(1999-07-05)The field symptoms of sorghum ergot are familiar to anyone involved in sorghum production. It is more difficult to identify the fungal pathogen in seed because there is a lack of understanding about the structure and ...
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(1999-08-04)The field symptoms of sorgum ergot are familiar to anyone involved in sorghum production. It is more difficult to identify the fungal pathogen in seed because there is a lack of understanding about the structure and function ...
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(1998-07-20)Sorghum ergot is caused by a fungus that infects the ovaries of sorghum flowers, converting each into a white fungal mass. First discovered in Texas in March 1997, the fungus can produce large amounts of honeydew that ...
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(2005-04-21)Take-all root rot (patch) is a serious disease caused by a soil-borne fungus. This leaflet covers symptoms and diagnosis, disease cycle, cultural disease management and fungicides.
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(2009-01-16)Use this form to submit plant samples for disease diagnosis. Complete instructions are included.
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(1999-12-17)This handbook is a reference on pesticides labeled for disease control on vegetables and herbs. Products listed were selected on the basis of their registration with the Environmental Protection Agency, as well as their ...
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(2005-01-26)This publication tells producer about the hazards of wheat streak mosaic virus. It includes information on recognizing affected grain and on preventing infestation.