Just when you think you have the perfect tomatoes, you notice your plants are under attack. There are 2 main culprits: tomato pests and diseases. There’s nothing more humbling than the tomato growing experience. One minute they look great, and the next they’re on the … [Read more...]

By Erin Marissa Russell Brown rot, sometimes known as stone fruit disease, is a fungal infection caused by the pathogen Monilinia fructicola. Brown rot can impact apricots, cherries, nectarines, peaches, and plums. As the season draws to a close, apple trees become vulnerable … [Read more...]

By Erin Marissa Russell and Matt Gibson Citrus scab is a fungal disease caused by the pathogen Elsinoe fawcettii and Elsinoe australis which causes the unsightly brown to pale orange wart-like scabs on the leaves, stems, and outer rinds of citrus fruit and citrus trees. The … [Read more...]

By Matt Gibson & Erin Marissa Russell Fire blight disease leads to vascular wilt infections in pome trees, like apples and pears, and members of the Rosaceae plant family. Rosaceae is a large family that includes trees, shrubs, herbs and ornamentals, including mulberries, … [Read more...]