THIS treatise, the first of its kind on the bacterial diseases of plants, is written by a recognised authority, whose work epitomises a considerable part of the history of the subject from the ...

New plant diseases are becoming increasingly prevalent, requiring growers to adopt more proactive management strategies.

In plants, the space between cells is a key battleground during infection. To avoid recognition in this space, a strain of ...

Meanwhile, plants with stronger resistance as adults ... "Nature is full of infectious diseases," Bruns said. "Understanding the different checks and balances between hosts and pathogens helps ...

While Illinois is known as being the No. 1 state for soybean, pumpkin and horseradish production, few people know that ...

Bananas are one of the most consumed agricultural products in the country. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that banana production was estimated at 2.29 million metric tons from ...

In plants, the space between cells is a key battleground during infection. To avoid recognition in this space, a strain of the bacterial tomato disease Pseudomonas syringae manipulates plants by ...

They also plan to explore whether adult plants with higher disease resistance might protect nearby seedlings by reducing the overall presence of disease presence in a specific area. “Nature is full of ...

By PHYLLIS COULTER FarmWeek Tomatoes are growing in popularity as a crop in Illinois. “It’s becoming a tomato state,” said ...