Disease
Grapevine Trunk Diseases
Grapevine trunk diseases (GTDs) are currently considered one of the most important challenges for viticulture worldwide. These widespread…
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Soil
Soil Health on Every Farm
Commercial farms throughout the U.S. consistently turn out impressive yields, supplying the nation and the world with quality…
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Pests
Enhancing Diamondback Moth Management with Mating Disruption
Brassica crops such as broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, canola, cauliflower, collards, kale, kohlrabi, turnip and mustards are important…
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Disease
Plastic Mulches Reduce Spotted-Wing Drosophila Infestation in Fall-Bearing Raspberry
Spotted-wing drosophila (SWD), Drosophila suzukii, is an invasive vinegar fly and a major pest of soft-skinned fruit crops.…
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Disease
New Findings on Limb Dieback of Figs in California
Back in 2004, and again in recent years, there were concerns by fig growers mainly in Madera and…
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Soil
Managing Soil and Structure Quality
You may have heard or read about improving your soil health or soil quality over the last year…
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Soil
Soil Application of Fungicides in Strawberry
Strawberry is a high-value specialty crop in California and is susceptible to multiple pathogens that infect roots, crowns,…
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Disease
Alternative Nematicides for Root-Knot Nematodes in Melons
California is one the largest producers of melons in the U.S., and melons most commonly grown in California…
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Disease
Dormant Season Yield & Disease Management
Pruning and disease management are important vineyard practices that need attention in the dormant season. Pruning directly affects…
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Disease
Pierce’s Disease in Grapevine
Pierce’s disease is caused by the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa. These bacteria live within xylem, the vascular tissue through…
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