The fall fertility program is usually perceived as a last minute supplementation to arm the plants with additional minerals ahead of the winter dormancy. With perennials in particular, this is perceived as a frontloading of minerals to support next year’s growth. This article reviews the value and necessity of a sound fall fertility program that,…
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Managing the Biology and Fate of Plant-Parasitic Nematodes
As with most pest and disease problems in agriculture, the control of plant-parasitic nematodes is viewed in the mindset of poisoning and eradication. Near the turn of the century in 1871, Julius Kuhn demonstrated the nematicidal qualities of carbon disulfide. Mrfac. J.D. Mathews in 1919 followed with pioneer studies on the nematicidal effects of chloropicrin….
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Prunus Necrotic Ringspot Virus (PNRSV) and Prune Dwarf Virus (PDV) in Prunus Spp.
Background: – Over the recent times, there is an increased concern about virus infections such as Prunus necrotic ringspot virus (PNRSV) and Prune dwarf virus (PDV) in various Prunus spp. In order to help the growers and nurseries to understand these virus infections, the following article was composed. Readers are suggested to review to Pallas…
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Risk of Almond Diseases by Rain During Bloom
Following years of drought, Northern and Central California have been experiencing a deluge of rain. Continued rains have hindered field work and agricultural operations. In addition to the stress caused to the plants due to water logging conditions, fungus diseases that favor wet and rain conditions are a major concern to the growers. In the…
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