Associations

American Academy of Arts and Sciences American Academy of Arts and Sciences- The American Academy of Arts and Sciences is an honorary society that recognizes achievement in the natural sciences, social sciences, arts,… Diseases of Sweetpotato Diseases of Sweetpotato- Provides the common names of the bacterial, fungal, nematode, viral and other diseases that affect the plant. Sweetpotato Weevil: Cylas formicarius Sweetpotato Weevil: Cylas formicarius- Information, management and references for this serious worldwide pest. Nematode Management in Sweet Potatoes Nematode Management in Sweet Potatoes- Information on general IPM considerations, symptoms, damage, field diagnosis and sampling, general management considerations and chemical co… Sweetpotato Scurf Sweetpotato Scurf- Information on this disease caused by the fungus Monilochaetes infuscans, and how to manage it. Streptomyces soil rot of sweetpotato Streptomyces soil rot of sweetpotato- Symptoms of this widespread and destructive disease, its cause and development, and its management. Fusarium Wilt (Stem Rot) Fusarium Wilt (Stem Rot)- Photograph of lesions on sweet potato stems caused by Fusarium oxysporum sp. batatas. Diseases of Cassava Diseases of Cassava- Provides the common names of the bacterial, fungal, nematode, viral and other diseases that affect the plant. Unearthing a Solution to Cassava Root Rot Unearthing a Solution to Cassava Root Rot- Cassava brown streak disease is a viral disease damaging the roots and is not obvious until the crop is harvested. Information on the sy… CMD: a Blessing in Disguise for Nigeria? CMD: a Blessing in Disguise for Nigeria?- Article describing how the threat of the virulent strain of cassava mosaic virus spreading into Nigeria has stimulated the country into a… Identification and Control of Root Rot Diseases of Cassava Identification and Control of Root Rot Diseases of Cassava- Information on the causes and symptoms of these diseases, their means of spread and possible control, with several phot… List of Cassava Diseases List of Cassava Diseases- Common and scientific names of the bacterial, fungal and viral diseases, and the parasitic nematodes that affect this crop. Cassava Mosaic Disease Cassava Mosaic Disease- Photograph of affected foliage, and notes on the symptoms of this disease, the conditions that favor its development and preventative control measures. Integrated Cassava Project: Pest Management Integrated Cassava Project: Pest Management- Photographs of affected plants and information on cassava brown streak virus disease, cassava green mite and the mosaic virus, and als… Cotton Grower Cotton Grower- Bi-monthly magazine for the US cotton growing industry with a library of articles and links to related sites. The Australian Cottongrower The Australian Cottongrower- Bi-monthly magazine providing technical, production and marketing information to the Australian cotton industry Diseases of Rye Diseases of Rye- Provides a list of the common and scientific names of the bacterial, fungal, viral and parasitic nematode diseases that may infect this crop. Ergot Ergot- Illustrated article from Wikipedia on Claviceps purpurea which is parasitic on rye and other grains and causes ergotism when ingested. Diseases of Pearl Millet Diseases of Pearl Millet- Provides the common names of the bacterial, fungal, nematode, viral and other diseases that affect the plant. Millet Research Station: India Millet Research Station: India- Outline of research done here into growing pearl millet with information on its hybrid varieties, fertilizer requirements and plant pathology with … Pearl Millet Diseases Pearl Millet Diseases- Information on the bacterial, fungal and viral diseases affecting this crop and its nematode parasites. List of Pearl Millet Diseases List of Pearl Millet Diseases- Common and scientific names of the bacterial, fungal and viral diseases, and the parasitic nematodes that affect this crop. USDA Bee Research Laboratory USDA Bee Research Laboratory- Conducts research on the biology and control of honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) diseases, parasites and pests. Beneficial Insects Research Unit Beneficial Insects Research Unit- Located at the University of Delaware, Newark. Provides information on current projects and research programs. Pollinating Insect: Biology, Management, Systematics Research Pollinating Insect: Biology, Management, Systematics Research- Information on the research being done at the Logan Bee Laboratory. Carl Hayden Bee Research Centre Carl Hayden Bee Research Centre- Information for students and beekeepers about the facility; describes their research into crop pollination, and threats to honey bee populations. COLOSS (Prevention of honey bee COlony LOSSes) COLOSS (Prevention of honey bee COlony LOSSes)- The international, non-profit association is focussed on improving the well-being of bees at a global level. Information about proj… Bee stripes may not keep predators away Bee stripes may not keep predators away- The BBC reports that bee predators may well be avoiding bees’ buzzing, or their distinctive flying pattern. Society of the German Bee Research Institutes Society of the German Bee Research Institutes- Provides information on the research being undertaken, institutes, conferences and the bee monitoring program. There is also a large… MSU - Department of Entomology MSU - Department of Entomology- Information regarding the research of beekeeping, honeybees, and bee biology done by Zachary Huang at Michigan State University.