Plant Health
Dr. Bugs: Can plants influence susceptibility to insecticides?
Answer: You ask a great question. The primary mechanism by which plants can affect insect pests susceptibility to insecticides, or influence the toxicity of insecticides to insect pests, is by inducing a high level of... more »
Project looks at pathogen risks, sanitation for CEA
Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) continues to grow in popularity worldwide, but little research has been conducted into potential pathogen risks and sanitation practices. Ana Allende, Ph.D., with the CEBAS-CSIC in Spain, is leading a project... more »
Annuals and perennials
"Work smarter, not harder." If ever there is a time to keep this mantra at the front of your mind, the spring season is it. From annual to perennial, seed to cutting to bare root,... more »
Mycorrhizal Applications introduces OMRI-listed biofungicide for professional use
Mycorrhizal Applications has introduced AmyloShield to its family of biological plant health solutions. AmyloShield is a sustainable, high-potency biofungicide that provides consistent control and suppression of a broad spectrum of fungal diseases. This biofungicide provides... more »
Renaissance BioScience, Certis Belchim partner to create an RNAi-based biopesticide
Renaissance BioScience, a company bioengineering microbes for the global agriculture and food industries, announced that it has signed a joint development agreement (JDA) with Certis Belchim. Under the JDA, the two companies will collaboratively harness... more »
Prevention, Preservation and Plant Health
{Sponsored} For six decades, Young’s Plant Farm has built a reputation for producing healthy, beautiful plants for its customers; learn how BASF chemistries help them navigate continuous growth and innovation. In 1961, Gene Young founded... more »
Ornamental floriculture-Part 1
This is part one of a two-part series that will highlight the tools and resources to assist growers with potted flowering and foliage plants and cut flowers. Growing ornamental floriculture crops, including potted flowering and... more »
Technically Speaking: The importance of transpiration
Transpiration is the process of water movement from the roots to the shoots of plants. Just like photosynthesis and respiration, it is a requisite function for plant growth. In this article, the specific functions of... more »
Dr. Bugs: How does growing medium affect nematodes?
Question Can you please provide information on how the growing medium can affect Steinernema feltiae? Answer Steinernema feltiae is an entomopathogenic nematode used in greenhouse production systems to manage fungus gnat, Bradysia spp., larval populations... more »
USDA ARS scientists and research partners find faster, less expensive Lebbeck mealybug detection method
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and research partners have found a faster, safer, and less expensive way for growers to detect the invasive Lebbeck mealybug, according to a... more »
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