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11/22/2008
American Phytopathological Society installs news officers (High Plains Journal)
The American Phytopathological Society is pleased to announce its officers for 2008-2009. The new officers began their terms at the conclusion of the Society's 2008 Centennial Meeting.
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11/21/2008
Scientist claims citrus canker cure, but experts skeptical (Sun Newspapers)
ARCADIA -- A scientist in Michigan thinks he may have fond a cure for citrus canker. But area citrus experts question whether the product will prove to be effective in the field.
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11/19/2008
Step Toward Disease-resistant Crops, Sustainability (Science Daily)
A five-year study that could help increase disease resistance, stress tolerance and plant yields is under way. The $4 million project uses a new technique called "mutant-assisted gene identification and characterization," or MAGIC, to identify potentially useful gene combinations in crop species.
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11/19/2008
Wood quarantined in Kosciusko County (Goshen News)
WARSAW, Ind. — New finds of emerald ash borer, an invasive forest insect that kills ash trees, in Plain Township in Kosciusko County has resulted in the county itself being quarantined.
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11/19/2008
Silent Thief Steals Cotton Patch Profits (CattleNetwork.com)
LUBBOCK, Texas – Texas AgriLife Research cotton experts working in the “world’s biggest cotton patch” have a silent thief under surveillance who often makes off with a quarter of the southern High Plains cotton crop annually – and like any successful theft, its done without most of the victims even knowing it.
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11/18/2008
Farmers warned on imported shallot (Manila Bulletin)
Two research scientists of a leading seed company have warned farmers about imported shallot bulbs for planting which could threaten the local onion industry.
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11/18/2008
Professor to present wonder of fungi (Washington State University Daily Evergreen)
Dugan says fungi play an important role in history, folklore and ancient civilizations.
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11/18/2008
Dr. Loretta Oritz-Ribbing: Selecting seed is in season (The Macomb Journal)
As the winter months draw nearer, it is time to start thinking about selecting seed for next year.  Following a few guidelines while selecting your seed could make a big difference.
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11/14/2008
Scholastic Honors -- Lamorinda Sun, Nov. 14 (Contra Costa Times)
Hilary Diamantidis of Moraga received a bachelor of arts degree in French from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh for the spring semester of the 2007-08 school year.
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11/13/2008
Scientists find 'biofuel-making' fungus (SciDev.net)
[SANTIAGO] A fungus found in a Patagonian rainforest could provide an alternative source of biofuel, according to new research.
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  • Common Names of Plant Diseases (listed by host) - Searchable database of the official names adopted for use by the American Phytopathological Society in its publications. Includes diseases caused by bacteria, fungi, nematodes, phytoplasmas, virus (and virus-like), and miscellaneous diseases/disorders.
  • New Zealand Plant Diseases - Database of fungal pathogens on trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants. Search by pathogen, host or recording authority.
  • Pathogen of the Month - A broad range of plant pathogens relevant to the Australasian region is presented in a one page over-view each month beginning in February 2007. PDF format. Australasian Plant Pathology Society.
  • Phytopathology: Diseases of Plants - Summary of this subject by Karl Heinz Wilm from OurFood.com.
  • Phytopathology Portal - Wiki established 2007, updated early 2008.
  • Plant Disease Control - A how to approach on accurate diagnosis, with diagrams and photographs, and control options. Oregon State University Extension, US.
  • Plant Health Australia - Commission projects and develop policies to enhance the ability of Australian agriculture to respond to pests, weeds and diseases. Includes corporate and operational plans, projects, members list, publications, and related links.
  • Plant Pathology Internet Guide Book - Resource for phytopathology, applied entomology and related sciences on topics like pesticides, plant diseases, pest management, plant pathology education, mycology, viruses, bacteria, nematodes, biological control, turf management, and forest.
  • Plantstress - Discussions and articles on plant environmental stress, its impact and mitigation in agriculture. Includes news, announcements, events, bulletin board, and reference database.
  • Verticillium Wilts in Tree Species - Information from an EU-funded research project including a compendium on Verticillium wilts in trees (pdf-format), links to the participating groups and a description of ongoing research.
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