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Identifying and Controlling Botrytis in High Tunnel and Greenhouse Tomato Production

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Plant & Pest Advisory- May 19, 2024- Andy Wyenandt Botrytis, or gray mold, caused by the fungus, Botrytis cinerea, can cause significant losses in high tunnel and greenhouse tomato production if not controlled properly. The pathogen can rapidly spread during periods when structures are closed and when relative humidity remains high for long periods of […]

Understanding and Controlling Angular Leaf Spot in Strawberries

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Plant & Pest Advisory- May 22, 2024- Andy Wyenandt Often considered a minor pathogen, angular leaf spot caused by the bacterium, Xanthomonas fragariae, can cause serious leaf and calyx infections ruining the market ability of fruit if left uncontrolled. Like all bacterium, the pathogen will infect leaves and the calyx through natural openings or wounds. […]