Here's how to battle plant diseases May 24, 2008
Fungal diseases thrive in this type of environment, and those people who suffer from allergies can be miserable due to the prevalence of spores in the air ... Histoplasmosis is a fungal disease that is caused by a fungus that is especially concentrated in bird droppings ... Plants are far more susceptible to the effects of fungal diseases, and their symptoms can also run the gamut from none to severe. (Carmi Times, IL)
Secrets revealed! May 18, 2008
This will help reduce fungal disease problems. 3. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Species on the brink of extinction May 18, 2008
l Golden arrow poison frog: An amphibian native to Panama, threatened by a highly-infectious fungal disease. l North Atlantic right whale: Hunted since the 10th century, only 350 of these slow-moving 100,000 kg cetaceans remain. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Drought takes toll on Leyland cypress trees May 17, 2008
Robert Jackson, a professor of global environmental change and biology at Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment, speculated that a fungal disease may have contributed to the death of the trees. He said extreme temperatures and drought can weaken trees, making them more susceptible to pathogens. (News & Observer)
Zucchini has fungal disease May 17, 2008
Watering methods may be one way of unintentionally subjecting zucchini and other squashes to fungal diseases ... This fungal disease is spread by wind, insects and water ... This not only reduces the danger of fungal diseases, but also reduces the water usage dramatically by applying the water to the root zone instead of flinging it about in the air. (Florida Times-Union)
Priority Regions For Threatened Frog And Toad Conservation In Latin America May 10, 2008
Decline of amphibian populations and species is ongoing due to habitat loss, fungal disease, climate shift and agrochemical contaminants. These impacts are even worse to frogs that reproduce in water bodies such as streams and ponds. (Science Daily)
Spruces are prey to fungus May 10, 2008
Joe R. Liuzzo/Associated Press Cytospora canker is a fungal disease that affects spruces ... A. It sounds like cytospora canker, a fungal disease that affects spruces (Picea spp. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Kokua Line: Mango mildew Apr 21, 2008
Nelson, author of the article on this commonly found fungal disease, said your best course of action at this point is "to try to treat what you can reach with a fungicide." ... "It's one of the few fungal diseases that does more damage in drier locations," Nelson said ... (In rainy areas there is a higher chance that mango trees will be hit with anthracnose, the other fungal disease that causes widespread mango loss in Hawaii. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Fungus threatens strawberries in Va. Apr 18, 2008
A fungal disease that appears to have originated in North Carolina and Virginia is threatening strawberry crops. Small-fruits specialist Jeremy Pattison said about one-fifth of Virginia's 125 strawberry growers have seen anthracnose stem rot in their fields. (The Daily Reflector)
Major Pinyon Diseases Apr 17, 2008
This fungal disease usually infects trees that are already infected by insects or by other diseases, or are stressed by other factors ... (This fungal disease does not do well in places that are very hot, very cold or very dry,). (Suite101.com)
Ready for the turf wars Apr 10, 2008
"And that's when weeds, insects, or fungal diseases become a major problem." Little wonder that last year almost 50 million homeowners bought products to fight these invaders ... These fungal diseases can take hold of stressed turf. (CNN)
Creating Homes That Please America's Wild Bees Apr 9, 2008
America's premier pollinator of that crop, the alfalfa leafcutting bee (Megachile rotundata), is vulnerable to a deadly fungal disease. (Sep. (Science Daily)
Threatened frogs leaving downtown S.F. Mar 19, 2008
They're amphibians, which all face extinction as a mysterious fungal disease spreads around the world, as habitats are lost to cities and suburban subdivisions widen, as wooded land is cleared for farms in food-short nations, and as global warming dries up swamps and wetlands all over the planet. But scientists are trying now to rescue as many threatened amphibian species as they can by gathering them in from the wild and breeding them in captivity to increase their numbers. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Amphibians Respond Behaviorally To Impact Of Clear Cutting Mar 15, 2008
6, 2007) The UK's toad population could be facing a bleak future because of a deadly fungal disease. The deadly chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) is highly effective at causing extinctions. (Science Daily)
Petra the koala receives medication Mar 5, 2008
Petra had a CT scan and was diagnosed with a fungal disease called Cryptococcus, which is a common disease found in the nasal cavity of some koalas and is caused by a fungus associated with a particular eucalypt trees. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo). (Xinhuanet, China)
Zoo leaps into action to save frogs from fungus Mar 4, 2008
The zoo will also open a frog rescue centre this summer to increase the number of animals they will be able to quarantine from the fungal disease. "There is a worldwide effort of scientists trying to fix the problems in the wild and we're holding the animals here in trust so that they can go back hopefully in the near future," Johnson said. (Toronto Star)
Island Images Mar 3, 2008
Frogs, salamanders and toads are being threatened by chytridiomycosis, a fungal disease that has spread worldwide. Zoos and aquariums are working with Amphibian Ark on native amphibian conservation; for more information, visit. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Brussels sprouts are worth the wait Mar 2, 2008
This is a fungal disease called Alternaria. While it seems to only form on the outer leaves, it is rather unsightly at serving time. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Frogs could croak if global warming not fixed Mar 1, 2008
They are breeding certain endangered species of frogs in captivity and funding research into fighting the fungal disease. "There are 500 other species that will become extinct in our lifetime, no matter what we do," Rodrigue said. (Canada.com)
Brazil Soybean Output to Beat Forecasts on Higher Yields, Agroconsult Says Feb 24, 2008
Brazilian growers were aided by above-average rainfall in recent months and have managed to stem the spread of a fungal disease known as Asian rust, Pessoa said in the interview in Rio Verde, in the Brazilian state of Goias. Soybean farmer Roildes Ribeiro Benevides, 38, estimates his 5,000 hectares in Rio Verde will yield 55 bags per hectare this year, compared with 48 bags in the previous harvest, after he eradicated Asian rust from his fields. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Sudden oak death quarantine expands Feb 12, 2008
No one else in the world has ever eradicated a fungal disease like this from the wild. So the fact that we are still in the game is a remarkable achievement, Hilburn said. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Swans swimming serenely Feb 8, 2008
Moldy bread can cause respiratory fungal disease in swans. On Jan. 24, 13 more trumpeter swans were released at Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge near Russellville. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
2 swans killed at Boxley Feb 4, 2008
She strongly discouraged the practice, especially feeding the swans moldy bread which could lead to a respiratory fungal disease. According to Rowe, the swans at Holla Bend seem to be doing well. (Newton County Times, AR)
Snowfall to hit first flush Darjeeling tea Feb 1, 2008
In addition, the low temperature increases risk of a fungal disease called Blister Blight. To prevent blister blight, the bushes need to be sprayed with high dose of specific anti-fungal agents. (India Times)
The joy of secs Jan 26, 2008
This allows air to circulate, reducing the risk of fungal disease. Fruit and berries will ripen better in good light, too. (Guardian Unlimited)
What ails your house plant? Jan 18, 2008
Rotting leaves and stems are usually due to a fungal disease that occurs in poor growing conditions. Remove all affected parts and make sure the plant is not overwatered. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
New Lab Test Can Detect Costly Fungal Disease In Soybean Seedlings Jan 10, 2008
10, 2008) A simple, cheap lab test developed at Southern Illinois University Carbondale can unerringly detect Sudden Death Syndrome, a costly fungal disease, in soybean seedlings. Once commercialized, its use will help breeders produce SDS-resistant soybean varieties much faster than they can now. (Science Daily)
BOTANICALS: California sycamore Dec 27, 2007
General: Sycamores (Platanus racemosa) are susceptible to sycamore blight, a fungal disease that attacks the ends of new growth in the spring. This disease is a kind of blessing in disguise because in burning back the ends of the branches, wood growth becomes gnarled and irregular, creating artistically dramatic silhouettes. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Prune boxwood spikes at any time Dec 22, 2007
This fungal disease is quite common on peonies, especially if we have cool, wet weather in early spring as they are poking up out of the ground. Gray mold is also known as botrytis, and it can spoil the flowers, too. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Sudden Oak Death a threat to county industries Dec 13, 2007
This would, in effect, restrict the export of goods that are carriers of the fungal disease. Both Curry and Humboldt Counties have quarantines due to Sudden Oak Death. (Daily Triplicate)
Toads In A Hole? Fungal Disease Threatens UK Toad Population Dec 7, 2007
Fungal Disease Threatens UK Toad Population ... Fungal Disease Threatens UK Toad Population ... 6, 2007) The UK s toad population could be facing a bleak future because of a deadly fungal disease, according to a new study. (Science Daily)
December garden guide Dec 7, 2007
Do not increase opportunities for fungal disease on turf by overwatering, watering at night, overfertilizing or mowing when the grass is wet. Overwatering also causes root rot. (AZCentral -- Home)
uk's toads menaced by fungal attack Nov 29, 2007
Scientists have predicted that the UK's toad population will suffer extinction in some areas within 10 years due to a deadly infectious fungal disease introduced into Britain via North American bullfrogs. While the original non-native vectors of Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis have now been exterminated, the disease has persisted, and has been detected in Kent, Reuters reports. (Register)
UK's toads 'at risk' from fungus Nov 28, 2007
The fungal disease is currently confined to Kent, where it was brought in by imported frogs. But if it spread further it could, in theory, completely wipe out the British toad population, according to research published in a Royal Society journal. (BBC News -- Science)
Deadly fungus puts Britain's toads in a hole Nov 28, 2007
LONDON Britain's toad population could face extinction in some areas within 10 years due to an infectious fungal disease, scientists said Wednesday. Deadly Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis was introduced to Britain with the release of non-native North American bullfrogs. (Globe and Mail)
Toads may extinct in 10 years in UK Nov 28, 2007
BEIJING, Nov. 28 (Xinhuanet) -- Scientists predict that Britain's toad population could face extinction in some areas within 10 years due to an infectious fungal disease Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, media reported Wednesday. The big unknown is just how long the fungus, which lives on the skin of host amphibians, can survive on its own in water. (Xinhuanet, China)
Scientists say disease that causes alfalfa to rot is widespread in 5 Northeastern states Nov 10, 2007
"It's a fungal disease that has a lot of mystery to it. We are encouraging more research to find ways to eradicate it from New York fields," Gregg said. Neither the Farm Bureau nor the state Agriculture and Markets Department have kept track of the number of infected acres in New York. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
26th Fort Bend County Pecan Show set for Nov. 26 Nov 10, 2007
At 7 p.m. the show winners will be announced and from 7:15- 8:30 p.m. there will be an educational program on pecan scab, a fungal disease that has severely affected the pecan crop in the area this year. For private pesticide applicators, one CEU credit will be earned for attendance at this presentation. (Fort Bend Southwest Sun, TX)
Eye Ointment Can Cure Frog Fungus Nov 3, 2007
An antibiotic primarily used to treat pinkeye in humans rids frogs of the fungal disease that is wiping out amphibian populations around the world, a team of New Zealand scientists reports ... The fungal disease, along with habitat destruction and global warming, is blamed for putting more than a third of the world's 6,234 known species on the path to extinction ... Allan Pessier is a veterinary pathologist at the San Diego Zoological Society in California and an expert on the deadly fungal... (National Geographic)
Scientists claim cure for deadly frog fungus Oct 31, 2007
An estimated one-third of the world's amphibian species are facing imminent extinction and one of the biggest killers of frogs has been the deadly chytrid fungal disease. But now scientists in New Zealand claim to have discovered a chytrid cure which comes in the simple form of an antibiotic that is traditionally used in eye drops. (ABC Online)
Global amphibians in deep trouble Oct 30, 2007
" The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species says 12% of all birds and 23% of mammals risk becoming extinct, well below the 32% of threatened amphibians. Water critical Colombia, Mexico, Ecuador, Brazil and China each have large numbers of species at risk, and 92% of Haiti's amphibian species are in danger. A highly infectious fungal disease, chytridiomycosis, is attacking many amphibians in the Americas, the Caribbean and Australia. The crocodile newt is over-harvested for use in traditional... (BBC News -- Science)
Frog killer fungus 'breakthrough' Oct 30, 2007
The fungal disease has been blamed for the extinction of one-third of the 120 species lost since 1980. Fearful that chytridiomycosis might wipe out New Zealand's critically endangered Archey's frog (Leiopelma archeyi), the researchers have been hunting for a compound that would kill off the disease's trigger, the fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis. (BBC News -- Science)
Global plan to rescue amphibians Oct 30, 2007
Chytridiomycosis, a fungal disease which emerged in the 1970s, occupied much of the delegates' attention. It has devastated populations, particularly in south and central America, but is also firmly established in Australia, Africa and Europe. (BBC News -- Science)
Harvest comes to a halt last week Oct 24, 2007
It's the most common fungal disease, but that doesn't necessarily mean grain is toxic. Judy Biwer, grain merchandiser at Five Star Cooperative locations in New Hampton, Ionia, Nashua, Lawler and North Washington, said the company is closely watching corn coming in. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Bee Specialist Fingers Prime Suspects in 'The Case of the Disappearing Bees" Davis, Oct. 16 Oct 17, 2007
N. ceranae, a relatively new fungal disease of American honey bees, was imported from the Asian honey bee, Apis cerana. N. apis, its American counterpart, has been around for at least a century. (University of California Newswire, CA)
Watch lawns for common fungal disease Oct 15, 2007
After a busy season of fighting weeds and other problems in the lawn, the next disorder to look for is a common fungal disease caused by the fungus Rhizoctonia solani ... To distinguish this fungal disease from other disorders, check the base of an off-colored leaf blade at the margin of a patch. (Pensacola News Journal)
ND honey season looking good Oct 13, 2007
Carlson said the samples would be tested for the Israeli Acute Paralysis Virus (IAPV), thought by some scientists to be the cause of CCD, as well as for evidence of varroa mites, nosema (a fungal disease) and pesticides ... Johnson said that the reports of the state s three bee inspectors show the state has a very low incidence of bacterial diseases such as American foulbrood (AFB) and European foulbrood (EFB), but that there is a wide incidence of chalkbrood, a fungal disease of bee larvae. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Nation's top honey producer expecting good crop Oct 6, 2007
North Dakota samples also will be tested for mites, a fungal disease and pesticides. Johnson said there are disease the parasite problems in North Dakota, but that "our field inspectors ... reported that the industry is in good shape, heading into the fall.". (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Soybean rust makes return to area Sep 28, 2007
It s a fungal disease that, as its name implies, started out in Asia. It made its way to South America and was brought to the United States by a hurricane about two years ago, he said. (Skieston Standard Democrat, MO)
Now’s the time to plan, plant, spring bulbs Sep 25, 2007
Sour-smelling or lightweight bulbs may indicate a fungal disease. Occasionally there may be a small patch of blue or green surface mold, but this is nothing to worry about as long as the bulb is firm. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Researchers can better pinpoint forest diseases Sep 9, 2007
Swiss needle cast, a fungal disease of Douglas fir that is native to the Pacific Northwest, is mostly an issue in areas within 20 miles of the ocean, where warm, wet conditions favor its growth. It s a cyclical problem that is made more severe by warmer winters, wetter springs and extended drizzle. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Q&A with Sandy Feather: Do not eat produce from flooded garden Sep 1, 2007
Verticillium wilt is a soil-borne fungal disease that affects a wide range of plants, from annuals such as impatiens and tomatoes to large shade trees, including maples and elms. It persists in the soil for many years, and there is no chemical control for the disease in the home landscape. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Same Gene Protects From One Disease, Opens Door To Another Aug 30, 2007
The research also explains why an epidemic of "Victoria blight," a fungal disease, occurred in the United States in the 1940s. The Pc-2 gene in a widely-planted, imported variety of oats provided good resistance to oat rust, which is a costly crop disease -- but the same gene also caused susceptibility to Victoria blight, and its use had to be discontinued as a result. (Science Daily)
Hitler's Olympic oak gift to Briton is axed Aug 19, 2007
Hendon School explained that the tree had been diagnosed with a fungal disease and was in danger of falling down and injuring pupils ... It had a fungal disease, which we first diagnosed two-and-a-half years ago,' he said. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Sex hex may be causing frogs to croak Aug 11, 2007
FROGS, threatened by a fungal disease sweeping the globe, may be in far greater peril than first thought, according to research led by an Australian scientist. Until now it had been assumed the chytrid fungus, which attacks the skin of frogs, only reproduced asexually - through simple cell division - and required a host amphibian to migrate to new areas. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Combat clematis wilt with diligent cleanup Aug 11, 2007
This common fungal disease causes the symptoms you have described. It occurs most frequently on the large-flowered hybrid clematis varieties. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Spider Mites, Aphids, Leafhoppers, More: Don’t Let Your Guard Down Just Yet Aug 10, 2007
Mite populations will decline rapidly once fungal disease takes hold. According to Krista Hamilton with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, many fields in the east central and west central counties have been treated for mites to reduce economic populations and minimize leaf drop. (Agri-View, WI)
Green Space: Start a compost pile to take advantage of nature’s black gold’ Aug 5, 2007
Compost used as mulch can also help control the spread of fungal disease by keeping water from splashing the spores on the plants. The mulch can also keep the soil moist and cool in hot weather. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
An Ark Program to Save Amphibians Jul 13, 2007
Scientists working to prevent extinctions as fungal disease spreads around the world ... Chytrid Fungal Disease. (Suite101.com)
Bad weather damaging crops Jul 5, 2007
Potato growers have received two warnings about blight, a fungal disease that thrives in damp conditions. A lack of sun may also be impacting on fruit growers, said Mr Manson. (BBC News -- UK)
Farmers warn over potato blight Jul 5, 2007
Farmers have been unable to spray their crops to protect them from the fungal disease which causes plants to rot. The union said cabbages, cauliflower, broccoli and other vegetables were also suffering in the conditions. (BBC News -- UK)
International Peace Garden being restored after storm Jun 27, 2007
Walsh County Extension Agent Brad Brummond said the weather is perfect for grain diseases like scab, a fungal disease that hurts yields. "I think we need to be prepared to put some protection on our spring wheat when it starts flowering," Brummond said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Frog monitors explore Agua Hedionda Creek Jun 25, 2007
Diane Nygaard, a leader of the conservation group that organized the hike, described frogs as "canaries in the mine shaft," vulnerable to threats such as declining water quality, fungal disease and trace pollutants that pervert animals' development. In a cool, shady clearing, Nygaard played a tape to emphasize the differences between a bullfrog's growl, a toad's squeak and the chorus of "ribbits" coming from a group of Pacific tree frogs. (North County Times)
How GREEN is your grass? Jun 24, 2007
"Advocates of purely organic practices, however, say that homeowners with patience and diligence can achieve Norman Rockwell-looking lawns without the use of any chemicals.For weed control, the organic programs use two yearly applications of corn gluten, a byproduct of the manufacturing process for corn syrup. When applied to a lawn at the proper time and watered in, corn gluten forms a barrier around weed seeds and prevents them from putting down roots.For fertilizer, organic programs usually... (Boston Globe -- Local)
Suriname Rainforests New Frog Jun 15, 2007
But one of the factors affecting frogs is a fungal disease which makes their skin more vulnerable to infection. During droughts the frogs skin is more susceptible to the fungus. (Suite101.com)
