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Plant health

Close up of green leaves showing yellow and brown disease spots on the leaves

Spring forward, pest-free

Spring typically marks the busiest and most challenging season for ornamental growers. Many operations have a large variety of plants in production, w... more »

Dr. Bugs: Life cycles of insect and mite pests

Answer: It’s important to understand the biology and ecology of insect and mite pests so you can manage populations below plant damaging levels.  ... more »

Poinsettia protection

Poinsettia production faces significant challenges, from the intense summer heat to the cool or freezing conditions of winter. These extremes make it ... more »

potted plants in a greenhouse

Forty under 40 perspectives: A day in the life of plant protection

In 2019, I joined the research department at Monrovia to focus on diagnosing diseases and performing trials on potting mixes, fertigation, biological ... more »

Taking control of technology

As growers, we all yearn to cultivate healthy plants. With so many technologies available, it’s easier than ever to achieve. Today’s systems also ... more »

Rwanda program targets pest-resistant staple crops

An international partnership has launched the Rwanda Agricultural Biotechnology Programme to improve yields of cassava, maize and potatoes, ... more »