Because powdery mildew does not significantly affect the health of most plants, treatment is seldom necessary or practical in the home garden. Many gardeners learn to live with the appearance of ...

As the growing season progresses, keep an eye out for a white or grayish-white powder on your plants. That’s powdery mildew, a fungus that affects a wide range of fruits, vegetables and flowers, ...

As sure as there will be the usual enjoyable elements of summer – cook outs, vacations, swimming and sunshine – there are parts of summer for the home gardener that are not enjoyable. Just about every ...

Whether you’re a novice or avid gardener, discovering your greenery is dealing with a disease is never a pleasant surprise. One frequent problem that often pops up during the warmer months: powdery ...

Fungicide resistance in plant pathogens has emerged as a critical concern for global agriculture, threatening crop yields and food security. This phenomenon occurs when fungal populations evolve ...

Q: I have a crape myrtle and every year it is covered in a whitish powder. I have been told it is powdery mildew but I don’t know how to control it. A: Powdery mildew is a plant disease caused by a ...

The following discussion is on the use of phosphite as a natural soil fungicide and bio-stimulant for early-season soil fungal control and fast plant growth. What is the difference between phosphite ...

TECHNOLOGY for detecting cancer early in humans is being used by Australian scientists to identify signs of fungicide resistance in plants. Katherine Zulak, from the Centre for Crop and Disease ...

As the growing season progresses, keep an eye out for a white or grayish-white powder on your plants. That’s powdery mildew, a fungus that affects a wide range of fruits, vegetables and flowers, ...