Pests and Diseases

Diseases of Rice Diseases of Rice- Provides the common names of the bacterial, fungal, nematode, viral and other diseases that affect the plant. Rice Sheath Blight: Thanatephorus cucumeris Rice Sheath Blight: Thanatephorus cucumeris- Photographs of rice affected by this fungus. Rice Pest Management Rice Pest Management- Provides general information on pesticides and details of the diseases, invertebrates and weeds that may attack rice. Rice Blast Rice Blast- Photograph of affected foliage, notes on the symptoms, the conditions that favor its development and preventative control measures. Bacterial Leaf Blight of Rice Bacterial Leaf Blight of Rice- Photograph of mature plants affected by Xanthomonas oryzae and a description of the symptoms. US Corporate 'Biopirates' Still Staking Claim On Basmati Rice US Corporate 'Biopirates' Still Staking Claim On Basmati Rice- An article on the status of US patents on Basmati rice, by Ranjit Devraj. US Firm wins patent for basmati rice varieties US Firm wins patent for basmati rice varieties- On the granting of patent rights for three newly developed varieties of Basmati rice. The Asia Rice Foundation The Asia Rice Foundation- a foundation working to secure a prosperous future for Asia's rice societies by supporting rice educational activities, cultural preservation, research, … Diseases of Oats (Avena sativa) Diseases of Oats (Avena sativa)- Provides a list of the common and scientific names for the bacterial, fungal, viral and parasitic nematode diseases that may infect this crop. Diseases of Oats Diseases of Oats- An identification guide to the bacterial, fungal, nematode, viral and other diseases that may infect this crop, with many photographs, brief descriptions of the … Oat Crown Rust Oat Crown Rust- Photograph of foliage infected by Puccinia coronata var. avenae. Oat Stem Rust Oat Stem Rust- Photograph of plant infected by Puccinia graminis f. sp. avenae. Oats Oats- Photographs of oats infected by crown rust and yellow dwarf virus, with links to articles on integrated crop management. InTime, Inc. InTime, Inc.- Offers technology solutions to clients who wanted to improve their ability to manage their crops through precision agriculture. Includes a company profile and detail… Rosenfeld Supply Rosenfeld Supply- Offers a connector protector to hold a GPS antenna cable in place. Crop Maps Llc Crop Maps Llc- Offers maps to show the spatial and temporal variability of fields. Includes details of products and their application for cotton, corn, soybeans, orchards, groves … Ayrstone Productivity, LLC. Ayrstone Productivity, LLC.- Provides an online forum and offers an educational DVD on GPS and auto guidance products. Ag Leader Technology Ag Leader Technology- This site showcases dedicated precision agriculture products. Precision Planting Precision Planting- Offers implements and training for precision farming, including Keeton Seed Firmer planter attachment, the Meter Max calibration system, and training videos. Soil and Fertilizer Management for Vegetable Production in Florida Soil and Fertilizer Management for Vegetable Production in Florida- Covers soil and fertilizer management practices in Florida. From the University of Florida. Clubroot Control Using Novel and Sustainable Methods Clubroot Control Using Novel and Sustainable Methods- Research project undertaken by the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Nematode Management in Crucifers Nematode Management in Crucifers- Information on general IPM considerations, symptoms, damage, field diagnosis and sampling, general management considerations and chemical control. Cabbage Maggot Cabbage Maggot- Life cycle and control options for the cabbage maggot, a pest of cruciferous crops such as canola, mustard, cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli. Fungal Diseases of Cruciferous Crops - OMAFRA Fungal Diseases of Cruciferous Crops - OMAFRA- Details on brassica diseases from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture. Primefacts: Cabbage Growing Primefacts: Cabbage Growing- Factsheet from the NSW Department of Primary Industries covering soil types, varieties, establishment, cultivation, pests and diseases, quality contro… Penn State Online Turfgrass Program Penn State Online Turfgrass Program- Penn State University provides online turfgrass management certificate programs and a bachelor's degree in turfgrass management. Turfgrass cou… Rutgers Professional Golf Course Turf Management Degree or Certificate Programs Rutgers Professional Golf Course Turf Management Degree or Certificate Programs- New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey. Two 10-week sessions over two years and one season of… University of Florida - Gainesville Campus University of Florida - Gainesville Campus- Research reports, directory of sod growers, and frequently asked questions on FloraDwarf, nematodes, also a turf exam. Department of En… University of Massachusetts - Department of Plant and Soil Sciences University of Massachusetts - Department of Plant and Soil Sciences- Amherst, Massachusetts, a 4-year program offering Turfgrass Management concentration. The program integrates s… Deadly oak disease ‘spreading’ in UK Deadly oak disease ‘spreading’ in UK- The BBC reports that the government is stepping up monitoring of a disease thought to pose a serious threat to UK oak trees.