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Apple Bitter Rot and Glomerella Leaf Spot Caused by Colletotrichum Species
Over the past two decades, bitter rot infections have been increasing in the Mid-Atlantic region, where these pathogens are becoming more prevalent due to increasingly warm and wet weather conditions that favor Colletotrichum growth. The region produces approximately $500 million worth of apples every year. Losses to bitter rot can be significant, ranging from 14% to 100% in both conventional and some organic orchards.
Read moreFooling Mother Nature: Forcing Flower Bulbs for Indoor Bloom
Many people are familiar with the hourglass-shaped vase filled with water and topped with a hyacinth bulb, or a low bowl filled with several Paper White narcissus, and the popular boxed amaryllis bulb as a welcome winter holiday gift. Most bulbs can be forced, but additional planning is required to have a successful period of blooms.
Read moreLeave Them Alone: Lawn Leaf Management
While we enjoy the beautiful colors associated with fall foliage, we also realize that most of those leaves will soon be on the ground. At this time of year, many turf managers quit managing grass and shift their focus to managing leaves. Are there reasonable alternatives in leaf management? The answer is yes.
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Spotted Lanternfly Resources
The spotted lanternfly has also been reported on a range of ornamentals around the home and in the landscape; in high numbers, the insect can become a nuisance pest to homeowners.
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