Plant Diseases
Identifying plant diseases is the first step in treating the problem. There are many types of diseases that affect garden plants, leaving many gardeners scratching their heads. By using the following information, you can learn how to go about identifying plant diseases for effective disease control. Many garden disease problems can be alleviated simply by practicing good growing conditions. Yet, even in the best of circumstances, garden diseases happen. But with a little know how, you stand a better chance of treating these garden disease problems early on.
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Armillaria Root Rot Control – Learn About Treatment For Armillaria Root RotArmillaria root rot symptoms can by sly, starting out slowly with slowed growth and culminating with wood rot and mortality. Recognizing the disease and implementing a process of Armillaria root rot control can slow the disease. More information can be found here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Cucurbit Angular Leaf Spot – Managing Angular Leaf Spot Of CucurbitsCucurbits with angular leaf spot may give you a smaller harvest. This bacterial infection affects cucumbers, zucchini, and melons, and causes angular lesions on leaves and thrives in warm, humid conditions. Learn how to control the problem here.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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What Is Volutella Blight: Learn About Volutella Blight ControlAlso known as leaf and stem blight, volutella blight is a destructive disease that affects pachysandra plants and boxwood shrubs. Early diagnosis and vigilant plant care are the keys to volutella blight control. This article will help.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Fusarium Wilt Disease: Tips For Controlling Fusarium Wilt On PlantsThere is a fungus among us and its name is Fusarium. Fusarium fungus can survive indefinitely, affecting any crop or plant that is contaminated by the soil. Find out how to protect and treat your plants in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Reasons Why New Growth Is DyingWhen the new growth on your plants starts to wither and die, you know you're in trouble. Read this article to better understand what's going on with your plants and find out if the problem is serious.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Plants Affected By Crown Gall: Tips On How To Fix Crown GallBefore you decide to start crown gall treatment, consider the value of the plant you are treating. To eliminate the bacteria and prevent the spread, it?s best to remove and destroy diseased plants. Learn more here.
By Jackie Carroll
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What Is Cenangium Canker: Managing Sooty Bark Canker On TreesDiagnosing plant ailments is crucial to plant management and health. Cenagium canker of trees is one of the more insidious diseases. What is Cenagium canker? Click this article for tips on recognizing, treating, and managing sooty bark canker.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Cherry Leaf Roll Control – Tips For Treating Cherry Leaf Roll VirusAlthough ‘cherry’ is included in the name, cherry leaf roll disease affects many plants. The virus can affect more than 36 plant families, and cherry leaf roll symptoms and damages are different per group. For tips on recognizing and treating cherry leaf roll, click here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Nectria Canker Treatment – What Causes Nectria CankerNectria canker on trees is a fungal infection. If a tree is healthy, it can typically recover. Weaker trees may get girdled and ultimately die. Know the signs of nectria canker, how to prevent it and what to do if you see it with help from this article.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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What Is White Leaf Spot – Learn About Brassica White Leaf SpotSpotting on the foliage of cole crops might just be white leaf spot fungus, Pseudocercosporella capsellae, also known as brassica white leaf spot. What is white leaf spot? Click here to learn how to identify white leaf spot and control its spread in the garden.
By Amy Grant
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Charcoal Rot Treatment – Managing Cucurbits With Charcoal Rot Disease
One fateful day, ‘charcoal’ took on a different meaning when I my cantaloupes had developed charcoal rot. My fond memories of charcoal were just as tainted as my cantaloupe plants. So what is charcoal rot disease, you ask? Click this article to learn more.
By Shelley Pierce
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What Is Black Rot Of Cole Crops: Learn About Cole Vegetable Black RotBlack rot on cole crops is a serious disease that can decimate an entire crop. How then can cole crop black rot be controlled? Click this article to find out how to identify the symptoms of cole vegetable black rot and how to manage black rot of cole crops.
By Amy Grant
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Cucurbit Alternaria Leaf Spot: Treating Leaf Blight Of CucurbitsEveryone knows the old adage: April showers bring May flowers. Unfortunately, one disease that thrives in the warmth of midsummer that follows wet spring weather is alternaria leaf spot on cucurbits. Click here for information on leaf blight of cucurbits.
By Darcy Larum
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Fusarium Yellows Of Cole Crops: Managing Cole Crops With Fusarium YellowsFusarium yellows of cole crops is an important disease which can cause huge economic loss in commercial settings. It causes wilting and often plant death. Control of cole crop fusarium yellows can help prevent its spread. Learn more in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Cole Crop Wire Stem Disease – Treating Wire Stem In Cole Crops
Good soil is what all gardeners want and how we grow beautiful plants. But harbored in soil are many dangerous bacteria and damaging fungi that can harm crops. In cole crops, wire stem disease is occasionally a problem. Click this article to learn more.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Phoma Blight Disease: How To Stop Phoma Blight In PlantsPhoma blight in plants is particularly damaging to vinca groundcover. There are some preventative measures you can take in the garden and things you can do if you already see the infection. Click on the following article for more information.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Fusarium Wilt Of Cucurbits – Dealing With Fusarium Wilt In Cucurbit CropsFusarium is a fungal disease that afflicts cucurbits. Several diseases are the result of this fungus, each crop specific. The following article contains information on recognizing fusarium symptoms in cucurbits and managing fusarium wilt in cucurbit crops.
By Amy Grant

