Agriculture

Pythium Root Rot Pythium Root Rot- Photograph of the stems of young tobacco plants affected with Pythium spp. causing damping off. Rhizoctonia solani Rhizoctonia solani- Photograph of the base of the stem of a tobacco plant infected with this fungus, a condition also known as Rhizoctonia target spot or sore shin. Damping Off Damping Off- Photograph of lesions caused by Thanatephorus cucumeris on a tobacco leaf. Anthracnose Anthracnose- Information and photograph of leaves affected by this fungal disease caused by Colletotrichum nicotianae. Southern Bacterial Wilt Southern Bacterial Wilt- Photographs of tobacco plants infected by Pseudomonas solanacearum and a description of the symptoms. Southern Bacterial Wilt: Pseudomonas solanacearum Southern Bacterial Wilt: Pseudomonas solanacearum- Photograph of lesions on the stem of a tobacco plant and a description of the symptoms. Southern Blight Southern Blight- Photograph of lesions caused by Sclerotium rolfsii at the base of the stem of a tobacco plant and a description of the symptoms. Southern Blight: Sclerotium rolfsii Southern Blight: Sclerotium rolfsii- Photograph of an affected young tobacco plant and a description of the symptoms. Fusarium Wilt Fusarium Wilt- Photograph of tobacco plants infected by Fusarium oxysporum sp. nicotianae and a description of the symptoms. Diseases of Sugarcane Diseases of Sugarcane- Provides the common names of the bacterial, fungal, nematode, viral and other diseases that affect the plant. The Upfold Hot Water Treatment Plant The Upfold Hot Water Treatment Plant- Ratoon stunting disease is common in most sugar industries in southern and central Africa and causes significant loss. This system provides a… Plant-parasitic Nematodes on Sugarcane in Florida Plant-parasitic Nematodes on Sugarcane in Florida- Information on the species that attack sugarcane, their diagnosis and management, including nematicides recommended for this cro… Silky Cane Weevil: Metamasius hemipterus sericeus Silky Cane Weevil: Metamasius hemipterus sericeus- Description of this pest which also attacks bananas and palms, its life cycle and management by chemical and other means, and ph… Insect Management in Sugarcane Insect Management in Sugarcane- Information on a number of insect pests that may attack this crop and guidance on chemical controls. Sugarcane Diseases Sugarcane Diseases- Information on the diseases that may affect sugarcane and their causal agents. Yams: Dioscorea spp. Yams: Dioscorea spp.- Notes on this crop, its uses, the species generally grown in Florida and their culture. Yam (vegetable) - Wikipedia Yam (vegetable) - Wikipedia- Describes the main cultivated species, preparation, use, and cultural aspects. CGIAR: Research & Impact: Areas of Research: Yam CGIAR: Research & Impact: Areas of Research: Yam- Account of the importance and extent of cultivation of the crop today. Taro Production Guidelines for Kauai Taro Production Guidelines for Kauai- Contains introduction to taro, varieties, propagation, harvest and post harvest practices, pests and diseases, and the value of taro. Sweetpotato Main Page Sweetpotato Main Page- The International Potato Center's (CIP) page on sweetpotatoes. ANR-982 Guide To Commercial Sweetpotato Production In Alabama ANR-982 Guide To Commercial Sweetpotato Production In Alabama- Alabama extension publication. Commercial Sweetpotato Production in Mississippi Commercial Sweetpotato Production in Mississippi- Mississippi extension publication, with information on cultivation techniques, management, and pests. Ipomoea batatas Ipomoea batatas- Uses, description, and cultivation of the Sweetpotato. Texas A & M's PlantAnswers-Sweetpotatoes Texas A & M's PlantAnswers-Sweetpotatoes- Facts and recipes. Sweetpotato Production Guides for Hawaii Sweetpotato Production Guides for Hawaii- Hawaii extension publication. Sweetpotato Sweetpotato- This site provides a general crop information, insect pests, and disease pathogens. Sugarbeets Sugarbeets- Factsheet on this crop, its history, uses, varieties and cultivation. The California Sugarbeet The California Sugarbeet- Sugarbeet information, research, pest management, and cultivation. Sugar Beet Research and Education Board of Minnesota and North Dakota Sugar Beet Research and Education Board of Minnesota and North Dakota- Detailed information for growing sugar beet. Features a downloadable production guide and a searchable resea… Assured Produce Protocol for Potatoes Assured Produce Protocol for Potatoes- Producing crops in accordance with these standards allows growers to sell produce to any supermarket or processor in the UK. Information on … Post-harvest Management: Potato Post-harvest Management: Potato- Provides information on harvesting, transport, threshing, drying, cleaning, packaging and storage. Growing Potato Plants Growing Potato Plants- In depth article on small scale planting, cultivation and harvesting of potatoes. Potato pests and diseases fully described. EuroBlight EuroBlight- A European network of scientists and other specialists working on potato late blight The European Cultivated Potato Database The European Cultivated Potato Database- Online listing of cultivated varieties of potato, their history and characteristics. Mountain Valley Produce And Potato Seed Mountain Valley Produce And Potato Seed- Based in Colorado. Photographic tour of seed potato farm, potato variety growing guidelines, recipes and cooking tips, lettuce farming ope… Ubi7 Ubi7- News on a friendly potato gene known as ubiquitin7. Agricultural Research Service researchers snipped part of the gene, hooked it onto a soft-rot-fighting gene, and inserted… Spudman, Voice of the Potato Industry Spudman, Voice of the Potato Industry- Online version of print magazine provides the latest industry news, an up to date calendar of events, a complete industry product guide, and… Potato Grower Magazine Online Potato Grower Magazine Online- The official web site of Potato Grower Magazine. Information on chemical producers, equipment manufacturers, blight, irrigation equipment, and adver… Global Potato News Global Potato News- An online source of potato related information featuring daily potato news updates, a directory of more than 800 links to relevant potato web sites, a globally… International Potato Center (CIP) International Potato Center (CIP)- Works to enhance the cultivation, yield, processing, and consumption of potatoes, sweetpotato and other Andean roots and tubers that are in dang… Assured Produce Protocol for Onions (Bulbs and Shallots) Assured Produce Protocol for Onions (Bulbs and Shallots)- Producing crops in accordance with these standards allows growers to sell produce to any supermarket or processor in the … Cassava: Manihot esculenta Cassava: Manihot esculenta- Notes on this crop as grown in Florida, its uses and culture. CGIAR: Cassava (Manihot esculenta) CGIAR: Cassava (Manihot esculenta)- Information on the crop, its significance, and current research. Sunflower Sunflower- Factsheet on this crop, its history, uses, varieties and cultivation. National Sunflower Association : Sunflower Oil National Sunflower Association : Sunflower Oil- Promotional site for the oil product. Includes background and nutritional information. National Sunflower Association National Sunflower Association- Information about the sunflower seed industry, including statistics, daily market news, USDA reports, health and nutrition, recipes, production pri… Canola (Rapeseed) Canola (Rapeseed)- Factsheet on this crop, its history, uses, varieties and cultivation. Oilseed Rape Oilseed Rape- Introduction to this crop, the botany of the plant and its uses, and much information on its fertilizer requirements. Crop Profile for Canola Crop Profile for Canola- Product information for this crop in Minnesota and comprehensive information on cultural practices, pest and disease management and weed control. Laboratory for Soybean Diseases Laboratory for Soybean Diseases- Publications, disease descriptions, and links regarding soybean diseases. University of Illinois, Urbana.