Cucurbit downy mildew is a devastating disease affecting economically important crops such as cucumber, cantaloupe, squash, pumpkins, and watermelon. Previously effective fungicide have been failing ...

The cooler weather of fall means conditions are right for downy mildew diseases to develop. Besides the downy mildew that attacks cucumbers, which I have mentioned in previous columns, four other ...

Basil can add a little zest to any meal. But downy mildew disease threatens the herb’s very existence. University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences researchers are trying to ...

Quinoa's grain-like seed offers a flavorful, nutrition-packed addition to soups, salads and side dishes, as well as ingredient for cereals, snacks and pasta. But in order for this versatile seed to ...

Bayer introduces 'Xivana Smart', a revolutionary fungicide for horticultural crops, enhancing disease protection and boosting ...

Downy mildews are a group of obligate oomycete pathogens that cause some of the most severe diseases on a wide range of horticultural crops, including leafy greens, herbs and ornamentals. They ...

An outbreak of the disease on the Mornington Peninsula two months ago has caused grief for growers. Agronomist Stuart Grigg, from AgHort Consulting, spoke to growers at a field day in Werribee ...

Q. I’ve removed the spent flowers on my roses, but I’m concerned because there are absolutely no leaves on the branches. Looking at them you would think it’s the middle of winter. What has happened?