Problem: Powdery mildew leaves a telltale white dusty coating on leaves, stems and flowers. Caused by a fungus, it is a ...

Last week I covered insect pests of concern in Indiana, and today I’ll cover four plant diseases of concern in our landscapes and woodlands. Like last week, this is certainly not a comprehensive list ...

Let’s talk about two of the main classifications of plant diseases — biotic and abiotic — and the differences between them. The term “abiotic” means “without life.” Examples include damage from the ...

Who ordered the wind? If your veggies transplants have been installed, they may not look the greatest with the non-stop wind beating them up day after day. You may be wondering if they need to be ...

On the bottom floor of Mumford Hall on MU’s campus, Peng Tian opens an email and five photos of a brown pine tree needle with black spots appear on the screen. Instantly, he knows the problem. “This ...

Besides being a key source of water and nutrients for plants, soil is also an important reservoir of bacteria, fungi, and nematodes that can severely impact plant growth and yield. Soil-borne plant ...