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One of the most disastrous plant diseases, Phytophthora is commonly described through a model known as the plant disease triangle. The development of Phytophthora is caused by organisms. The triangle concept indicates that there are three key factors involved in the development...

Plant Destroyer This disease is the number-one disease of nursery crops worldwide. More than 120 Phytophthora species have been described to date, and virtually all are plant pathogens. Diseases caused by Phytophthora species include root roots, stem cankers, and blights of fruit...

Controlling measures at a glance: • Ensure that soils, growing media, and standing areas are well drained. • Ensure that water used for irrigation is free from Phytophthora. Cover storage tanks to prevent infection contamination from soil and plant debris. Consider the use of...

Water is an integral part of the earth, each species directly or indirectly dependent on water. An individual plant or a crop laid on multi-acres are most of the time water dependent. Water is also one of the main necessities of plants, but you would be shocked to know that this...

Even when they pose serious threats to plants, and hence our health, it’s surprising that so less is known about the Fusarium wilt. The problem is widespread that targets a variety of host, including potatoes, strawberry, banana, legumes, and tomato. So, whether you’re into...

Did you know that the total cost of crop losses worldwide caused due to Botrytis Cinerea is anywhere between $10 and 100 billion every year? This number alone displays just how big of a menace this problem is for the farming community. Sadly, even with such a widespread impact on...

With high hopes, you planted seeds in your garden or field, expecting to see delicious fruits and veggies in the next harvest. But nature had other plans. Instead, you start seeing white spots covering your plants. Initially, what you thought was a small problem that would “go...

With an ever increasing population, the global demand for agricultural products such as meat, milk, and eggs is expected to double by 2050. With increased demand comes increased livestock production and stress on limited resources such as land and water. Globally, livestock...

Livestock nutrition is arguably the most important thing to producers across the industry. With the new ban on the use of antibiotics as growth promoters, and the increasing strains of antibiotic resistant bacteria, farmers and ranchers are looking for new safe and effective ways...

Productive, nutrient-rich soil is one of earth’s most valuable resources that we often take for granted.  It is known that conventional farming practices strip soil of the microorganisms needed to sustain soil’s vitality and future potential, all the while reducing nutrients in...