Sclerotinia crown and stem rot, also called white mold, can be one of the most destructive diseases of alfalfa. The pathogen that causes this disease, Sclerotinia trifoliorum, infects the alfalfa ...

Root rot: These two little words can strike fear in the heart of any plant parent. But what exactly is this mysterious horticultural affliction — and does it mean saying goodbye to your snake plant or ...

When spring and summer rains combine with heat and humidity, we can expect the resurgence of warm-season turf diseases. One disease that is always present but really makes itself known in our ...

Potato growers face a persistent late-season threat: aerial stem rot (ASR), a bacterial disease primarily caused by Pectobacterium carotovorum. Often emerging after thunderstorms and other weather ...

It's no surprise that tomatoes are a popular edible plant— so popular, in fact, that they're the one of the most consumed vegetables in the world, second only to potatoes. Growing them yourself comes ...

A deep, rich brown color is just what you want to see when you’re munching on a chocolate candy bar. On the other hand, it’s the last color you want to find on soybean stems. Chocolate brown is a ...

Wilting leaves, mushy stems, and stinky soil are all signs that your snake plant is suffering from root rot. It's a common problem for this popular houseplant, and stems from overwatering or poor air ...

Take-all root rot is a warm-season turf disease affecting zoysia, Bermuda, and St. Augustine grasses. Symptoms include yellowing, thinning turf, and black, rotten roots. Proper irrigation, ...

It thrills! It chills! It's a fungus that attacks your lawn! Coming soon to a yard near you: root rot. Actually, it's probably already there, and if that's the case, it's too late to treat it with ...